Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Herbaceous Perennial
Types
Not Available
Sansevieria cylindria, Sansevieria parva
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils
All sorts of environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
9-15
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, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Sienna, Black
Red orange
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
Sword-like
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do not water the foliage, Keep the Soil well drained
Requires regular 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
Clay, Loam, Sand
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 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
Larvae of Agave Weevil
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Caterpillar, Mites
Not Available
Allergy
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea
Analgesic
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Showy Purposes
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
Acne, anti-allergy, Antiasthamatic, Bronchitis
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Leaves, Rhizomes, Rootstock, Shoots
Other Uses
Culinary use, Sauces, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Traditional medicine
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower
Container, Tropical
Botanical Name
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)
Sansevieria trifasciata
Common Name
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi
Mother-in-law's Tongue, Viper's Bowstring Hemp, Snake plant
In Hindi
choy sum
नाग संयंत्र
In German
choy sum
Snake plant
In French
choy sum
Snake plant
In Spanish
choy sum
Snake plant
In Greek
choy sum
φυτό φίδι
In Portuguese
choy sum
Snake plant
In Polish
choy sum
wąż roślin
In Latin
choy sum
Snake plant
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Capparales
Asparagales
Family
Brassicaceae
Agavaceae
Genus
Brassica
Sansevieria
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Nolinoideae
Season and Care of Choy Sum and Snake Plant
Season and care of Choy Sum and Snake Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Choy Sum and Snake Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Choy Sum season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Snake Plant season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Choy Sum is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Snake Plant is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Choy Sum is Acidic, Neutral and for Snake Plant is Acidic, Neutral.
Choy Sum and Snake Plant Physical Information
Choy Sum and Snake Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm whereas Snake Plant height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Choy Sum and Snake Plant are as follows:
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Snake Plant flower color: White
- Snake Plant leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Choy Sum and Snake Plant
Care of Choy Sum and Snake Plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Snake Plant 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 Snake Plant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.