Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Europe
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils
Moist Soils, Terrestrial, Upland, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
3-11
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
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Sienna, Black
Brownish Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Oval
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From Rhizomes, Root Division
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do not water the foliage, Keep the Soil well drained
Needs Very high moisture
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
bees
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Caterpillar, Mites
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea
allergic reaction, Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
-
Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Water gardening, Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser
-
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Anti-oxidant, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Nutritive, Obesity, Rich in Potassium
Insect Bites, Treating fever
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Culinary use, Sauces, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Grown in botanical gardens as a specimen, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower
Container, Water Gardens, Wildflower
Botanical Name
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)
SAURURUS cernuus
Common Name
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi
Lizard's Tail
In Hindi
choy sum
Saururus cernuus
In German
choy sum
Saururus cernuus
In French
choy sum
Saururus cernuus
In Spanish
choy sum
cernuus Saururus
In Greek
choy sum
Saururus cernuus
In Portuguese
choy sum
Saururus cernuus
In Polish
choy sum
Saururus cernuus
In Latin
choy sum
Saururi cernuus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Capparales
Piperales
Family
Brassicaceae
Saururaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Season and Care of Choy Sum and Saururus cernuus
Season and care of Choy Sum and Saururus cernuus is important to know. While considering everything about Choy Sum and Saururus cernuus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Choy Sum season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Saururus cernuus season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Choy Sum is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Saururus cernuus is Loam while the PH of soil for Choy Sum is Acidic, Neutral and for Saururus cernuus is Acidic, Neutral.
Choy Sum and Saururus cernuus Physical Information
Choy Sum and Saururus cernuus physical information is very important for comparison. Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm whereas Saururus cernuus height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Choy Sum and Saururus cernuus are as follows:
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Saururus cernuus flower color: White
- Saururus cernuus leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Choy Sum and Saururus cernuus
Care of Choy Sum and Saururus cernuus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Saururus cernuus 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 Saururus cernuus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.