Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Tender Perennial
Origin
Europe
Southeastern Asia, India, Melanesia, Micronesia
Types
-
Variegata Dwarf, Variegata Chinese Beauty
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
8-15
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
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Red, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Multi-Color
Fruit Color
Sienna, Black
-
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
Leaf Shape
Oval
Lance shaped
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, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
By dividing rhizomes, tubers
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do not water the foliage, Keep the Soil well drained
Requires plenty of water during the growing season
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
8-8-8, since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer
Apply 8-4-6 amount
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Cabbage looper, Downy mildew, Fusarium leaf spot, Rust
-
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Attracts
Caterpillar, Mites
Butterflies
Allergy
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea
Rash
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Anti-oxidant, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Nutritive, Obesity, Rich in Potassium
Antiulcerogenic, Diuretic, Hypotensive
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Leaves, Rhizomes
Other Uses
Culinary use, Sauces, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Can be made into a herbal tea, Leaves used for wrapping zongi, Used to flavour noodles, Used to wrap mochi rice cakes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)
ALPINIA zerumbet
Common Name
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi
Shell Ginger
In Hindi
choy sum
Shell Ginger
In German
choy sum
Shell Ginger
In French
choy sum
Shell Ginger
In Spanish
choy sum
Shell jengibre
In Greek
choy sum
Shell Τζίντζερ
In Portuguese
choy sum
Shell Ginger
In Polish
choy sum
Shell Imbir
In Latin
choy sum
Crusta Ginger
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Lilopsida
Order
Capparales
Zingiberales
Family
Brassicaceae
Zingiberaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Choy Sum and Shell Ginger
Season and care of Choy Sum and Shell Ginger is important to know. While considering everything about Choy Sum and Shell Ginger Care, growing season is an essential factor. Choy Sum season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Shell Ginger season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Choy Sum is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Shell Ginger is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Choy Sum is Acidic, Neutral and for Shell Ginger is Acidic, Neutral.
Choy Sum and Shell Ginger Physical Information
Choy Sum and Shell Ginger physical information is very important for comparison. Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm whereas Shell Ginger height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Choy Sum and Shell Ginger are as follows:
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Shell Ginger flower color: White, Red and Light Pink
- Shell Ginger leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Choy Sum and Shell Ginger
Care of Choy Sum and Shell Ginger include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Shell Ginger pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Choy Sum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Shell Ginger needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.