Origin
Europe
North America, Western United States, Canada
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils
Along Railroads, Gravels, Roadsides, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
4-9
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow green, Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sienna, Black
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Cone shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
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Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do not water the foliage, Keep the Soil well drained
Requires a lot of watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Dry, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
8-8-8, since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Cabbage looper, Downy mildew, Fusarium leaf spot, Rust
Mealybugs, Nematodes, White grubs
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Attracts
Caterpillar, Mites
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Allergy
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea
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Aesthetic Uses
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Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser
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Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Anti-oxidant, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Nutritive, Obesity, Rich in Potassium
Digestive disorders
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Culinary use, Sauces, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Added to salads, Used in making tea
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower
Flower borders, Landscape
Botanical Name
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)
Matricaria discoidea
Common Name
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi
Pineapple Weed, Ray-less Dogfennel, disc mayweed, wild chamomile
In Hindi
choy sum
Pineapple Weed
In German
choy sum
Strahlenlose Kamille
In French
choy sum
Matricaire odorante
In Spanish
choy sum
Pineapple Weed
In Greek
choy sum
ξύλο ανανά
In Portuguese
choy sum
Pineapple Weed
In Polish
choy sum
Rumianek bezpromieniowy
In Latin
choy sum
Pineapple Weed
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Capparales
Asterales
Family
Brassicaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Brassica
Matricaria
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Choy Sum and Pineapple Weed
Season and care of Choy Sum and Pineapple Weed is important to know. While considering everything about Choy Sum and Pineapple Weed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Choy Sum season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Pineapple Weed season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Choy Sum is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pineapple Weed is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Choy Sum is Acidic, Neutral and for Pineapple Weed is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Choy Sum and Pineapple Weed Physical Information
Choy Sum and Pineapple Weed physical information is very important for comparison. Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm whereas Pineapple Weed height is 12.70 cm and width 12.70 cm. The color specification of Choy Sum and Pineapple Weed are as follows:
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Pineapple Weed flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
- Pineapple Weed leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Choy Sum and Pineapple Weed
Care of Choy Sum and Pineapple Weed include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Pineapple Weed pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Choy Sum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pineapple Weed needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.