Life Span
Annual
Annual and Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Europe
Africa, Southern Africa
Types
-
Drakensberg sugarbush, Clanwilliam sugarbush, The Wagon tree
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
10-11
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, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sienna, Black
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Oval
Egg-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Fall, Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
-
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
All year
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
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
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
Pinch Tips, Remove branches, 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
-
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Attracts
Caterpillar, Mites
Flying insects, Insects
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
Cough, Diarrhea, Stomach Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Culinary use, Sauces, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)
PROTEA
Common Name
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi
Protea, Waboom, Wagon Tree
In Hindi
choy sum
Protea plant
In German
choy sum
Protea Pflanze
In French
choy sum
usine de Protea
In Spanish
choy sum
planta de protea
In Greek
choy sum
φυτό Protea
In Portuguese
choy sum
planta Protea
In Polish
choy sum
Protea roślin
In Latin
choy sum
Protea herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Capparales
Proteales
Family
Brassicaceae
Proteaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Season and Care of Choy Sum and Protea
Season and care of Choy Sum and Protea is important to know. While considering everything about Choy Sum and Protea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Choy Sum season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Protea season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Choy Sum is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Protea is Clay while the PH of soil for Choy Sum is Acidic, Neutral and for Protea is Acidic.
Choy Sum and Protea Physical Information
Choy Sum and Protea physical information is very important for comparison. Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm whereas Protea height is 91.44 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Choy Sum and Protea are as follows:
Care of Choy Sum and Protea
Care of Choy Sum and Protea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Protea pruning is done Pinch Tips, Remove branches, 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 Protea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.