Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Sedge or Rush
Origin
Europe
North America
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils
Lake margins, Lake Sides, Lakes
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
-9999
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
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sienna, Black
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Green, Dark Green
Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green, Dark Green
Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Green, Dark Green
Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Oval
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
-
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do not water the foliage, Keep the Soil well drained
occasional watering once established
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
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
Poorly 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Cabbage looper, Downy mildew, Fusarium leaf spot, Rust
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Scale, Scale insects
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Attracts
Caterpillar, Mites
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea
Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
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
Abscess, Snakebite, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Rhizomes, Root, Seeds, Shoots, Stem
Other Uses
Culinary use, Sauces, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)
Schoenoplectus Tabernaemontani
Common Name
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi
Grey Club-Rush, Great Bulrush, Softstem Bulrush
In Hindi
choy sum
Softstem Bulrush
In German
choy sum
Softstem Bulrush
In French
choy sum
Softstem Bulrush
In Spanish
choy sum
Softstem Bulrush
In Greek
choy sum
Softstem Bulrush
In Portuguese
choy sum
Softstem Bulrush
In Polish
choy sum
Softstem Bulrush
In Latin
choy sum
Softstem Bulrush
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Brassicaceae
Cyperaceae
Genus
Brassica
Schoenoplectus
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Choy Sum and Softstem Bulrush
Season and care of Choy Sum and Softstem Bulrush is important to know. While considering everything about Choy Sum and Softstem Bulrush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Choy Sum season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Softstem Bulrush season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Choy Sum is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Softstem Bulrush is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Choy Sum is Acidic, Neutral and for Softstem Bulrush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Choy Sum and Softstem Bulrush Physical Information
Choy Sum and Softstem Bulrush physical information is very important for comparison. Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm whereas Softstem Bulrush height is 270.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Choy Sum and Softstem Bulrush are as follows:
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Softstem Bulrush flower color:
- Softstem Bulrush leaf color: Olive
Care of Choy Sum and Softstem Bulrush
Care of Choy Sum and Softstem Bulrush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Softstem Bulrush 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 Softstem Bulrush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.