Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils
Dappled Shade, Hedge, Shady Edge, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
7-9
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
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Sienna, Black
Black, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
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
Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial 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
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Grafting, Layering, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do not water the foliage, Keep the Soil well drained
Needs less watering
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
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
8-8-8, since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer
8-8-8, Apply 10-10-10 amount, Fertilize in early to mid-summer, fertilize in spring, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Cabbage looper, Downy mildew, Fusarium leaf spot, Rust
Canker, Galls, Petal blight, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Attracts
Caterpillar, Mites
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser
Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Anti-oxidant, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Nutritive, Obesity, Rich in Potassium
antimicrobial, Anti-oxidant, Astringent, Emollient, neuroprotective
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Culinary use, Sauces, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
For making oil, Medicinal oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used as an insecticide, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)
CAMELLIA sasanqua
Common Name
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi
Sasanqua, Sasanqua camellia
In Hindi
choy sum
sasanqua
In German
choy sum
sasanqua
In French
choy sum
sasanqua
In Spanish
choy sum
sasanqua
In Greek
choy sum
sasanqua
In Portuguese
choy sum
Sasankya
In Polish
choy sum
Sasankya
In Latin
choy sum
Sasankya
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Brassicaceae
Theaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Choy Sum and Sasanqua
Season and care of Choy Sum and Sasanqua is important to know. While considering everything about Choy Sum and Sasanqua Care, growing season is an essential factor. Choy Sum season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Sasanqua season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Choy Sum is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sasanqua is Loam while the PH of soil for Choy Sum is Acidic, Neutral and for Sasanqua is Acidic, Neutral.
Choy Sum and Sasanqua Physical Information
Choy Sum and Sasanqua physical information is very important for comparison. Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm whereas Sasanqua height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Choy Sum and Sasanqua are as follows:
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Sasanqua flower color: White and Gold
- Sasanqua leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Choy Sum and Sasanqua
Care of Choy Sum and Sasanqua include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Sasanqua pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Choy Sum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sasanqua needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.