Life Span
Annual
  
Perennial
  
Type
Vegetable
  
Fruit
  
Origin
Europe
  
South Asia, Southeast Asia
  
Types
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils
  
Mediterranean region
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
  
8-10
  
AHS Heat Zone
9-3
  
Not Available
  
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
  
Not Available
  
Habit
Upright/Erect
  
Spreading
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Yellow
  
White
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Sienna, Black
  
Green, Lemon yellow, Yellow
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Green, Dark Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green, Dark Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Green, Dark Green
  
Dark Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Oval
  
Ovate
  
Thorns
No
  
Yes
  
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
  
All year
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Rich
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
  
Spring, Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Full Sun
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
  
Container, Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Divison, Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
High
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do not water the foliage, Keep the Soil well drained
  
Reduce watering once fruit are growing, Water daily during growing season
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Rich
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun
  
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
  
Prune to control growth, Remove dead branches
  
Fertilizers
8-8-8, since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer
  
Fertilize in early to mid-summer, for fruiting plants, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Cabbage looper, Downy mildew, Fusarium leaf spot, Rust
  
Aphids, Citrus foot rot, Citrus gummosis, Citrus leaf miner, Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
  
Full Sun
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Yes
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Double, Semi-Double
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Leaf
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Coarse
  
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
Yes
  
Invasive
Sometimes
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Caterpillar, Mites
  
Ants, Birds
  
Allergy
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea
  
Anaphylaxis, Cough, Nausea, Rhinitis, Stomach pain, Swelling, Urticaria, Vomiting, wheezing
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
  
Farmland, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser
  
Acne, Good for skin, Good for the Scalp, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Strong, beautiful hair
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
  
Food for animals, Very little waste
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Anti-oxidant, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Nutritive, Obesity, Rich in Potassium
  
anti-cancer, constipation, Digestive, Gastrointestinal disorders, Gout, Immunity, Jaundice, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatoid arthritis, scurvy, Ulcers, Urinary problems, Weight loss
  
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
  
Fruits
  
Other Uses
Culinary use, Sauces, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
  
Cosmetics, Used as a flavouring in food, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower
  
Edible, Fruit Tree, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)
  
Citrus limetta
  
Common Name
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi
  
sweet lime, sweet lemon, sweet limetta
  
In Hindi
choy sum
  
मौसम्बी
  
In German
choy sum
  
süße Limone
  
In French
choy sum
  
Citrus limetta
  
In Spanish
choy sum
  
limetta dulce, limón dulce mediterráneo, limón dulce y lima dulce
  
In Greek
choy sum
  
γλυκό ασβέστη
  
In Portuguese
choy sum
  
doce de limão
  
In Polish
choy sum
  
słodkie limonki
  
In Latin
choy sum
  
dulcis ad cinerem
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Capparales
  
Sapindales
  
Family
Brassicaceae
  
Rutaceae
  
Genus
Brassica
  
Citrus
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Not Available
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Citreae
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Citroideae
  
Season and Care of Choy Sum and Sweet Lime
Season and care of Choy Sum and Sweet Lime is important to know. While considering everything about Choy Sum and Sweet Lime Care, growing season is an essential factor. Choy Sum season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Sweet Lime season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Choy Sum is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sweet Lime is Rich while the PH of soil for Choy Sum is Acidic, Neutral and for Sweet Lime is Acidic.
Choy Sum and Sweet Lime Physical Information
Choy Sum and Sweet Lime physical information is very important for comparison. Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm whereas Sweet Lime height is 800.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Choy Sum and Sweet Lime are as follows:
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Sweet Lime flower color: White
- Sweet Lime leaf color: Green
Care of Choy Sum and Sweet Lime
Care of Choy Sum and Sweet Lime include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Sweet Lime pruning is done Prune to control growth and Remove dead branches. In summer Choy Sum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sweet Lime needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.