Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Cactus, Flowering Plants, Fruits, Houseplant, native plant natural landscaping, Ornamental Plants, Shrub
Types
-
Grafted Gymnocalycium Cultivars, Echinopsis chamaecereus cultivar, Pilosocereus pachycladus, Austrocylindropuntia subulata monstrose
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils
In desert grasslands, Rocky Mountains, sandy seeps, Semi arid regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
-9999
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
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
Lemon yellow, Light Green, Pink, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Sienna, Black
Purple, Purplish Green
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
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
-
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
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The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
-
Soil Drainage
Well drained
-
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
-
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
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
Needs very little water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
-
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
-
Soil Drainage Capacity
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
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Attracts
Caterpillar, Mites
-
Allergy
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification
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
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Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
-
Other Uses
Culinary use, Sauces, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Decoration Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower
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Botanical Name
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)
Echinocereus dasyacanthus
Common Name
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi
Texas rainbow cactus, Spiny hedgehog cactus
In Hindi
choy sum
Echinocereus dasyacanthus
In German
choy sum
Echinocereus dasyacanthus
In French
choy sum
Echinocereus dasyacanthus
In Spanish
choy sum
Dasyacanthus echinocereus
In Greek
choy sum
Echinocereus dasyacanthus
In Portuguese
choy sum
Echinocereus dasyacanthus
In Polish
choy sum
Echinocereus dasyacanthus
In Latin
choy sum
Echinocereus dasyacanthus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Capparales
Caryophyllales
Family
Brassicaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Brassica
Echinocereus
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Choy Sum and Rainbow Cactus
Season and care of Choy Sum and Rainbow Cactus is important to know. While considering everything about Choy Sum and Rainbow Cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Choy Sum season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Rainbow Cactus season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Choy Sum is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Rainbow Cactus is while the PH of soil for Choy Sum is Acidic, Neutral and for Rainbow Cactus is .
Choy Sum and Rainbow Cactus Physical Information
Choy Sum and Rainbow Cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm whereas Rainbow Cactus height is 7.60 cm and width 5.10 cm. The color specification of Choy Sum and Rainbow Cactus are as follows:
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Rainbow Cactus flower color: Lemon yellow, Light Green, Pink and Red
- Rainbow Cactus leaf color:
Care of Choy Sum and Rainbow Cactus
Care of Choy Sum and Rainbow Cactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Rainbow Cactus 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 Rainbow Cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.