Origin
Europe
Central America, South America
Types
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Golden Wax Bean, Romano bean
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils
Fields, orchards
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
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
White, Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sienna, Black
White, Green, Dark Red, Tan, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Purple, 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
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, 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
Do not let dry out between waterings, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
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
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
Aphids, Birds, Butterflies, Caterpillar
Allergy
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea
Diarrhea, Irritation to stomach
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser
Making cosmetics, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Food for animals, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Anti-oxidant, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Nutritive, Obesity, Rich in Potassium
Acne, Diuretic, Emmoiliant, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Culinary use, Sauces, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Animal Feed, Used as a nutritious food item
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)
PHASEOLUS vulgaris
Common Name
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi
Green Beans
In German
choy sum
Bohnen
In French
choy sum
haricots
In Spanish
choy sum
Green Beans
In Greek
choy sum
φασόλια
In Portuguese
choy sum
feijões
In Polish
choy sum
fasola
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Brassicaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Dicotyledonous
Season and Care of Choy Sum and Spring Beans
Season and care of Choy Sum and Spring Beans is important to know. While considering everything about Choy Sum and Spring Beans Care, growing season is an essential factor. Choy Sum season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Spring Beans season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Choy Sum is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Spring Beans is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Choy Sum is Acidic, Neutral and for Spring Beans is Neutral, Alkaline.
Choy Sum and Spring Beans Physical Information
Choy Sum and Spring Beans physical information is very important for comparison. Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm whereas Spring Beans height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Choy Sum and Spring Beans are as follows:
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Spring Beans flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
- Spring Beans leaf color: Green, Purple and Dark Green
Care of Choy Sum and Spring Beans
Care of Choy Sum and Spring Beans include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Spring Beans 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 Spring Beans needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.