Life Span
Annual
Annual and Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Europe
Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, Micronesia
Types
Not Available
Hannah Yams, Japanese Sweet Potatoes
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils
Cold Regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
11-12
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
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Vining/Climbing
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sienna, Black
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Purple, Light Green, Chartreuse, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green, Dark Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Cutting, Tuber propagation
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do not water the foliage, Keep the Soil well drained
Average Water Needs, Needs a lot of water initially
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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, Beetles, Leafminers, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Caterpillar, Mites
Aphids, Beetles, Mites, white worms
Allergy
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea
Abdominal pain, Skin rash, Swelling, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
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
Potassium, ß-carotene, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Leaves, Root, Shoots
Other Uses
Culinary use, Sauces, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower
Container, Edible, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Vine
Botanical Name
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)
IPOMOEA batatas
Common Name
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi
Sweet Potato, Sweet Potato Vine
In German
choy sum
Süßkartoffel
In French
choy sum
Patate douce
In Spanish
choy sum
Batata
In Greek
choy sum
Γλυκοπατάτα
In Portuguese
choy sum
Batata doce
In Polish
choy sum
Słodki ziemniak
In Latin
choy sum
Dulcis SOLANUM TUBEROSUM
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Capparales
Solanales
Family
Brassicaceae
Convolvulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Choy Sum and Sweet Potato
Season and care of Choy Sum and Sweet Potato is important to know. While considering everything about Choy Sum and Sweet Potato Care, growing season is an essential factor. Choy Sum season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Sweet Potato season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Choy Sum is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sweet Potato is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Choy Sum is Acidic, Neutral and for Sweet Potato is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Choy Sum and Sweet Potato Physical Information
Choy Sum and Sweet Potato physical information is very important for comparison. Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm whereas Sweet Potato height is 60.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Choy Sum and Sweet Potato are as follows:
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Sweet Potato flower color: Not Available
- Sweet Potato leaf color: Green, Purple, Light Green, Chartreuse and Bronze
Care of Choy Sum and Sweet Potato
Care of Choy Sum and Sweet Potato include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Sweet Potato 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 Sweet Potato needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
