Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Types
Not Available
Ulva lactuca, Ulva intestinalis
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils
Coastal Regions, shores
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
10-11
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
9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Sienna, Black
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Gray Green, Yellow green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Green, Dark Green
Gray Green, Yellow green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green, Dark Green
Gray Green, Yellow green, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Green, Dark Green
Gray Green, Yellow green, Gray
Leaf Shape
Oval
Cone shaped to oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Sand
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
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Leaf Cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do not water the foliage, Keep the Soil well drained
Water slowly, and allow to dry completely between soakings
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
Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
Fertilzer with low nitrogen content
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Cabbage looper, Downy mildew, Fusarium leaf spot, Rust
Fungal Diseases, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Caterpillar, Mites
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea
Mild Allergen
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
Bone strength, Rich in Iron, Rich in protein
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Culinary use, Sauces, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Used in salads, Used to flavour soups
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)
DUDLEYA caespitosa
Common Name
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi
Sealettuce, Sand lettuce, Coast dudleya
In Hindi
choy sum
Sea Lettuce
In German
choy sum
Meersalat
In French
choy sum
La laitue de mer
In Spanish
choy sum
lechuga de mar
In Greek
choy sum
θάλασσα Μαρούλι
In Portuguese
choy sum
alface mar
In Polish
choy sum
Sea sałata
In Latin
choy sum
Lactuca mare
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Brassicaceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Sedeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Sedoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Choy Sum and Sea Lettuce
Season and care of Choy Sum and Sea Lettuce is important to know. While considering everything about Choy Sum and Sea Lettuce Care, growing season is an essential factor. Choy Sum season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Sea Lettuce season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Choy Sum is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sea Lettuce is Sand while the PH of soil for Choy Sum is Acidic, Neutral and for Sea Lettuce is Acidic, Neutral.
Choy Sum and Sea Lettuce Physical Information
Choy Sum and Sea Lettuce physical information is very important for comparison. Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm whereas Sea Lettuce height is 15.20 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Choy Sum and Sea Lettuce are as follows:
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Sea Lettuce flower color: Yellow and Red
- Sea Lettuce leaf color: Gray Green, Yellow green and Gray
Care of Choy Sum and Sea Lettuce
Care of Choy Sum and Sea Lettuce include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Sea Lettuce 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 Sea Lettuce needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.