Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Europe
Eastern Asia, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, China
Types
-
Taonabo japonica, Cleyera ochnacea
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils
secondary forest, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
6-10
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
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sienna, Black
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Red, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Green, Dark Green
Red, Dark Green, Bronze
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
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
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
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
Does not require lot of watering, occasional watering once established
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
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
8-8-8, since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Cabbage looper, Downy mildew, Fusarium leaf spot, Rust
Downy mildew, Leaf rust, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Cold climate, Humidity, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Attracts
Caterpillar, Mites
Ants, Fruit Bats, Snails, Squirrels
Allergy
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea
Asthma, Nausea, Pollen, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser
Provides herbal hair care, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Air purification, Insect Repellent, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Anti-oxidant, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Nutritive, Obesity, Rich in Potassium
Acne, Arthritis, Eczema, Oedema
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Culinary use, Sauces, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Application in Furniture, Application in Handicrafts, Showy Purposes, Traditional medicine
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)
TERNSTROEMIA gymnanthera
Common Name
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi
Sakaki
In German
choy sum
Sperrstrauch
In French
choy sum
Sakaki
In Spanish
choy sum
Sakaki
In Portuguese
choy sum
Sakaki
In Polish
choy sum
Sakaki
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Brassicaceae
Theaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Choy Sum and Sakaki
Season and care of Choy Sum and Sakaki is important to know. While considering everything about Choy Sum and Sakaki Care, growing season is an essential factor. Choy Sum season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Sakaki season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Choy Sum is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sakaki is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Choy Sum is Acidic, Neutral and for Sakaki is Acidic, Neutral.
Choy Sum and Sakaki Physical Information
Choy Sum and Sakaki physical information is very important for comparison. Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm whereas Sakaki height is 240.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Choy Sum and Sakaki are as follows:
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Sakaki flower color: White and Yellow
- Sakaki leaf color: Red and Bronze
Care of Choy Sum and Sakaki
Care of Choy Sum and Sakaki include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Sakaki pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead branches. In summer Choy Sum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sakaki needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.