Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Europe
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Western United States, Northwestern United States, Alaska, Canada
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils
Forest margins, Thickets
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
4-7
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
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sienna, Black
Red
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
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Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Late Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
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
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
8-8-8, since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, for fruiting plants, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Cabbage looper, Downy mildew, Fusarium leaf spot, Rust
Bacterial leaf spot, Cane Spot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
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Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Caterpillar, Mites
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea
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Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Food for birds, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Anti-oxidant, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Nutritive, Obesity, Rich in Potassium
Cold, Fever
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Culinary use, Sauces, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower
Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)
Sambucus racemosa
Common Name
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi
Red Elderberry, Red-berried Elderberry
In Hindi
choy sum
Red Elderberry
In German
choy sum
Rote Holunder
In French
choy sum
Red sureau
In Spanish
choy sum
La baya del saúco roja
In Greek
choy sum
κόκκινο Elderberry
In Portuguese
choy sum
Red Elderberry
In Polish
choy sum
Red Elderberry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Capparales
Dipsacales
Family
Brassicaceae
Caprifoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Choy Sum and Red Elderberry
Season and care of Choy Sum and Red Elderberry is important to know. While considering everything about Choy Sum and Red Elderberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Choy Sum season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Red Elderberry season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Choy Sum is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Red Elderberry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Choy Sum is Acidic, Neutral and for Red Elderberry is Neutral.
Choy Sum and Red Elderberry Physical Information
Choy Sum and Red Elderberry physical information is very important for comparison. Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm whereas Red Elderberry height is 370.00 cm and width 430.00 cm. The color specification of Choy Sum and Red Elderberry are as follows:
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Red Elderberry flower color: Ivory
- Red Elderberry leaf color: Green
Care of Choy Sum and Red Elderberry
Care of Choy Sum and Red Elderberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Red Elderberry pruning is done Remove dead leaves. In summer Choy Sum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Elderberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.