Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils
Banks, meadows, Roadsides, Shores of rivers or lakes
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
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Yellow, Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sienna, Black
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green, Dark Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Lobed and toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
-
Tolerances
Drought
Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do not water the foliage, Keep the Soil well drained
Average Water Needs
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
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 flowers, 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
Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Attracts
Caterpillar, Mites
Butterflies
Allergy
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser
-
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Anti-oxidant, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Nutritive, Obesity, Rich in Potassium
Anodyne, Arthritis, Bronchitis, Nerve pain
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Culinary use, Sauces, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)
Ranunculus acris
Common Name
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi
Ranunculus, meadow buttercup, tall buttercup, common buttercup, giant buttercup
In Hindi
choy sum
Ranunculus
In German
choy sum
Ranunkel
In French
choy sum
Ranunculus
In Spanish
choy sum
ranúnculo
In Greek
choy sum
Ranunculus
In Portuguese
choy sum
Ranogkylos
In Polish
choy sum
Ranogkylos
In Latin
choy sum
Ranogkylos
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Capparales
Ranunculales
Family
Brassicaceae
Ranunculaceae
Genus
Brassica
Ranunculus
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Subfamily
-
Ranunculoideae
Season and Care of Choy Sum and Ranunculus
Season and care of Choy Sum and Ranunculus is important to know. While considering everything about Choy Sum and Ranunculus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Choy Sum season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Ranunculus season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Choy Sum is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Ranunculus is Loam while the PH of soil for Choy Sum is Acidic, Neutral and for Ranunculus is Acidic, Neutral.
Choy Sum and Ranunculus Physical Information
Choy Sum and Ranunculus physical information is very important for comparison. Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm whereas Ranunculus height is 30.50 cm and width 22.90 cm. The color specification of Choy Sum and Ranunculus are as follows:
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Ranunculus flower color: White, Yellow, Red and Green
- Ranunculus leaf color:
Care of Choy Sum and Ranunculus
Care of Choy Sum and Ranunculus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Ranunculus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Choy Sum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ranunculus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.