Life Span
Annual
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Europe
North America, Mexico, Central America
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils
Scrubs, Shores of rivers or lakes
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
9-11
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
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
Habit
Upright/Erect
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow, Orange, Dark Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sienna, Black
White, Yellow, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Green, Dark Green
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Leaf Shape
Oval
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do not water the foliage, Keep the Soil well drained
Keep ground moist, 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
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
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 in the growing season, Prune to stimulate growth, 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
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Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Attracts
Caterpillar, Mites
Butterflies, Caterpillar, Flying insects, Insects, Small mammals
Allergy
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea
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Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser
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Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Anti-oxidant, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Nutritive, Obesity, Rich in Potassium
Nutrients, Rheumatism, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Culinary use, Sauces, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Sauces, Used as favourite late summer fruits, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)
CUCURBITA pepo 'Tivoli'
Common Name
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi
Spaghetti Squash
In Hindi
choy sum
स्पेगेटी स्क्वैश
In German
choy sum
Spaghettikürbis
In French
choy sum
Courge spaghetti
In Spanish
choy sum
स्पेगेटी स्क्वैश
In Greek
choy sum
σπαγγέτι Σκουός
In Portuguese
choy sum
Spaghetti Squash
In Polish
choy sum
Dynia makaronowa
In Latin
choy sum
T INLIDO
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Capparales
Cucurbitales
Family
Brassicaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
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Cucurbitoideae
Season and Care of Choy Sum and Spaghetti Squash
Season and care of Choy Sum and Spaghetti Squash is important to know. While considering everything about Choy Sum and Spaghetti Squash Care, growing season is an essential factor. Choy Sum season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Spaghetti Squash season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Choy Sum is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Spaghetti Squash is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Choy Sum is Acidic, Neutral and for Spaghetti Squash is Neutral.
Choy Sum and Spaghetti Squash Physical Information
Choy Sum and Spaghetti Squash physical information is very important for comparison. Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm whereas Spaghetti Squash height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Choy Sum and Spaghetti Squash are as follows:
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Spaghetti Squash flower color: Yellow, Orange and Dark Green
- Spaghetti Squash leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Care of Choy Sum and Spaghetti Squash
Care of Choy Sum and Spaghetti Squash include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Spaghetti Squash pruning is done Prune in the growing season, Prune to stimulate growth, 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 Spaghetti Squash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.