Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Europe
Mexico, Central America, South America
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils
disturbed sites, Farms, Humid climates, Moist Soils, Non-flooded lowland forests, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
10-14
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
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow, Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sienna, Black
Brown
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
-
Leaf Shape
Oval
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
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
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well 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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Attracts
Caterpillar, Mites
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser
-
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Anti-oxidant, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Nutritive, Obesity, Rich in Potassium
-
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
-
Other Uses
Culinary use, Sauces, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Air freshner
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)
ROSEODENDRON donnell-smithii
Common Name
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi
Gold Tree, Primavera, White-mahogany
In Hindi
choy sum
Primavera plant
In German
choy sum
Primavera Pflanzen
In French
choy sum
usine de Primavera
In Spanish
choy sum
planta de Primavera
In Greek
choy sum
φυτικών Primavera
In Portuguese
choy sum
planta de Primavera
In Polish
choy sum
Primavera roślin
In Latin
choy sum
Primavera herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Capparales
Scrophulariales
Family
Brassicaceae
Bignoniaceae
Genus
Brassica
Tabebuia Gomes
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Choy Sum and Primavera
Season and care of Choy Sum and Primavera is important to know. While considering everything about Choy Sum and Primavera Care, growing season is an essential factor. Choy Sum season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Primavera season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Choy Sum is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Primavera is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Choy Sum is Acidic, Neutral and for Primavera is Acidic, Neutral.
Choy Sum and Primavera Physical Information
Choy Sum and Primavera physical information is very important for comparison. Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm whereas Primavera height is 20.32 cm and width 30.48 cm. The color specification of Choy Sum and Primavera are as follows:
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Primavera flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
- Primavera leaf color: Green
Care of Choy Sum and Primavera
Care of Choy Sum and Primavera include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Primavera 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 Primavera needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.