Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Europe
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
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Rovada, ‘Red Lake’ AGM, Junifer
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils
Broad-Leaved Forests, shores, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
3-8
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
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sienna, Black
White, Red, Pink, Ivory
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
Yellow, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do not water the foliage, Keep the Soil well drained
occasional watering once established, Requires watering in the growing season
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, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune every year, Prune to half of its height, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
8-8-8, since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer
Citrus, Fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Cabbage looper, Downy mildew, Fusarium leaf spot, Rust
Aphids, Birds, Borers, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Attracts
Caterpillar, Mites
Birds
Allergy
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser
-
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
-
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Anti-oxidant, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Nutritive, Obesity, Rich in Potassium
Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Fruits, Whole plant
Other Uses
Culinary use, Sauces, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Culinary use, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)
RIBES rubrum
Common Name
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi
Red Currant
In Hindi
choy sum
Red Currant
In German
choy sum
Rote Johannisbeere
In French
choy sum
Groseille
In Spanish
choy sum
Grosella
In Greek
choy sum
Κόκκινη σταφίδα
In Portuguese
choy sum
Groselha
In Polish
choy sum
Porzeczkowy
In Latin
choy sum
red RIBES
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Brassicaceae
Grossulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Choy Sum and Red Currant
Season and care of Choy Sum and Red Currant is important to know. While considering everything about Choy Sum and Red Currant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Choy Sum season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Red Currant season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Choy Sum is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Red Currant is Loam while the PH of soil for Choy Sum is Acidic, Neutral and for Red Currant is Acidic, Neutral.
Choy Sum and Red Currant Physical Information
Choy Sum and Red Currant physical information is very important for comparison. Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm whereas Red Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Choy Sum and Red Currant are as follows:
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Red Currant flower color: Green
- Red Currant leaf color: Green
Care of Choy Sum and Red Currant
Care of Choy Sum and Red Currant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Red Currant pruning is done Prune every year, Prune to half of its height and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Choy Sum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Currant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.