Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Broadleaf Evergreen
Types
-
Acacia retinodes retinodes, Acacia retinodes uncifolia
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils
open forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
8-11
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
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval/Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Sienna, Black
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Green, Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green, Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Green, Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do not water the foliage, Keep the Soil well drained
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings
In Summer
Lots of watering
Xeric/Desert, Drought Tolerant
In Spring
Moderate
Adequately
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune after flowering
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
Red spider mite
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Drought, Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Attracts
Caterpillar, Mites
-
Allergy
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser
-
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Anti-oxidant, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Nutritive, Obesity, Rich in Potassium
-
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Culinary use, Sauces, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Used as a dye
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower
Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)
Acacia retinodes
Common Name
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi
Ever-blooming Wattle, Silver Wattle, Water Wattle
In Hindi
choy sum
Silver Wattle
In German
choy sum
Silver Wattle
In French
choy sum
Mimosa d'été
In Spanish
choy sum
acacia amarilla
In Greek
choy sum
ασήμι μιμόζα
In Portuguese
choy sum
Acacia retinodes
In Polish
choy sum
Silver Wattle
In Latin
choy sum
Silver Wattle
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Brassicaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Choy Sum and Silver Wattle
Season and care of Choy Sum and Silver Wattle is important to know. While considering everything about Choy Sum and Silver Wattle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Choy Sum season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Silver Wattle season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Choy Sum is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Silver Wattle is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Choy Sum is Acidic, Neutral and for Silver Wattle is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Choy Sum and Silver Wattle Physical Information
Choy Sum and Silver Wattle physical information is very important for comparison. Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm whereas Silver Wattle height is 530.00 cm and width 530.00 cm. The color specification of Choy Sum and Silver Wattle are as follows:
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Silver Wattle flower color: Yellow
- Silver Wattle leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Choy Sum and Silver Wattle
Care of Choy Sum and Silver Wattle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Silver Wattle pruning is done Prune after flowering. In summer Choy Sum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Silver Wattle needs Xeric/Desert, Drought Tolerant and in winter, it needs Average Water.