Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Flowering Plants
Origin
Europe
Europe, Mediterranean
Types
-
Kablouna Gold, Fiesta Gitana, Art Shades
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils
gardens, Roadsides, Waste areas, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
3-9
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
A2, A3, H1, 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
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow, Orange, Bronze, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sienna, Black
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Oblong-lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Early Autumn, Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Early Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do not water the foliage, Keep the Soil well drained
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Moist, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
-
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Cut or pinch the stems, 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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Attracts
Caterpillar, Mites
Beetles, Butterflies, Flying insects
Allergy
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea
Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea, Skin rash, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems, used as a dye
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Anti-oxidant, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Nutritive, Obesity, Rich in Potassium
Curing mumps and measles, Cuts, Reduces toothache, Surgical wounds, Throat infection, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Culinary use, Sauces, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Cosmetics, Sometimes used for making wine, Used as an insecticide, Used as essential oil, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower
Groundcover, Showy Tree
Botanical Name
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)
CALENDULA officinalis
Common Name
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi
Pot Marigold
In Hindi
choy sum
Pot Marigold
In German
choy sum
Ringelblume
In French
choy sum
pot Marigold
In Spanish
choy sum
Caléndula
In Greek
choy sum
καλέντουλα
In Portuguese
choy sum
pot Marigold
In Polish
choy sum
Pot Marigold
In Latin
choy sum
Zinnia Pot
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Capparales
Asterales
Family
Brassicaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Choy Sum and Pot Marigold
Season and care of Choy Sum and Pot Marigold is important to know. While considering everything about Choy Sum and Pot Marigold Care, growing season is an essential factor. Choy Sum season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Pot Marigold season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Choy Sum is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pot Marigold is Well drained while the PH of soil for Choy Sum is Acidic, Neutral and for Pot Marigold is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral.
Choy Sum and Pot Marigold Physical Information
Choy Sum and Pot Marigold physical information is very important for comparison. Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm whereas Pot Marigold height is 80.00 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Choy Sum and Pot Marigold are as follows:
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Pot Marigold flower color: Yellow, Orange, Bronze and Ivory
- Pot Marigold leaf color: Green
Care of Choy Sum and Pot Marigold
Care of Choy Sum and Pot Marigold include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Pot Marigold pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Pot Marigold needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.