Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Europe
Hybrid origin, Eastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Types
Not Available
Victoria Rhubarb
Colorado Red Rhubarb
Turkish Rhubarb
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils
gardens, Grassland, Humid climates, Tropical regions, Urban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
3-7
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
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Sienna, Black
Not Available
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
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Planting
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, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water Deeply
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
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Caterpillar, Mites
Not Available
Allergy
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Anti-oxidant, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Nutritive, Obesity, Rich in Potassium
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Culinary use, Sauces, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Culinary use, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)
RHEUM x hybridum
Common Name
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi
Hybrid Garden Rhubarb, Rhubarb
In Hindi
choy sum
एक प्रकार का फल
In German
choy sum
Rhabarber
In French
choy sum
Rhubarbe
In Spanish
choy sum
Ruibarbo
In Greek
choy sum
Ραβέντι
In Portuguese
choy sum
Ruibarbo
In Polish
choy sum
Rabarbar
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Order
Capparales
Caryophyllales
Family
Brassicaceae
Polygonaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Choy Sum and Rhubarb
Season and care of Choy Sum and Rhubarb is important to know. While considering everything about Choy Sum and Rhubarb Care, growing season is an essential factor. Choy Sum season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Rhubarb season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Choy Sum is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Rhubarb is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Choy Sum is Acidic, Neutral and for Rhubarb is Acidic, Neutral.
Choy Sum and Rhubarb Physical Information
Choy Sum and Rhubarb physical information is very important for comparison. Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm whereas Rhubarb height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Choy Sum and Rhubarb are as follows:
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Rhubarb flower color: Ivory
- Rhubarb leaf color: Green
Care of Choy Sum and Rhubarb
Care of Choy Sum and Rhubarb include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Rhubarb 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 Rhubarb needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
