Origin
Europe
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
-
it is a type of cabbage
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils
agricultural areas
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
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
Habit
Upright/Erect
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sienna, Black
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Green, Dark Green
Red, Purple
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green, Dark Green
Red, Purple, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Green, Dark Green
Red, Purple, Burgundy
Leaf Shape
Oval
Spinach Type
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do not water the foliage, Keep the Soil well drained
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
8-8-8, since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize when new
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Cabbage looper, Downy mildew, Fusarium leaf spot, Rust
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Anthracnose, Aphids, Bacterial soft rot, Beet armyworm, Black rot, Blackleg, Cabbage looper, Cabbageworm, Clubroot, Cutworms, Damping-off, Diamondback moth, Downy mildew, Flea Beetles, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Ring spot, Root knot nematode, Slugs, Snails, Thripes, Watery soft rot, White mold, white rust
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Attracts
Caterpillar, Mites
-
Allergy
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea
-
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
Cancer, Detoxifies lever, Glucose
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Culinary use, Sauces, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Culinary use, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)
BRASSICA oleracea 'Red Express'
Common Name
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi
Red Cabbage, Red Express Cabbage
In Hindi
choy sum
लाल पत्ता गोभी
In German
choy sum
Rotkohl
In French
choy sum
Chou rouge
In Spanish
choy sum
Repollo rojo
In Greek
choy sum
Κόκκινο λάχανο
In Portuguese
choy sum
Red Cabbage
In Polish
choy sum
Czerwona kapusta
In Latin
choy sum
Brassica Rubrum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Capparales
Brassicales
Family
Brassicaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Choy Sum and Red Cabbage
Season and care of Choy Sum and Red Cabbage is important to know. While considering everything about Choy Sum and Red Cabbage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Choy Sum season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Red Cabbage season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Choy Sum is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Red Cabbage is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Choy Sum is Acidic, Neutral and for Red Cabbage is Acidic.
Choy Sum and Red Cabbage Physical Information
Choy Sum and Red Cabbage physical information is very important for comparison. Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm whereas Red Cabbage height is 20.30 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Choy Sum and Red Cabbage are as follows:
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Red Cabbage flower color: Yellow
- Red Cabbage leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Choy Sum and Red Cabbage
Care of Choy Sum and Red Cabbage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Red Cabbage pruning is done Requires very little pruning. In summer Choy Sum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Cabbage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.