Type
Vegetable
Ornamental Plants
Origin
Europe
Africa, Southern Asia
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils
Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
1-15
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
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sienna, Black
Tan, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Yellow, Red, Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Green, Dark Green
Yellow, Red, Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green, Dark Green
Yellow, Red, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
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
Average Water Needs, 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
-
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Clay, Loamy, Sand
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, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Cabbage looper, Downy mildew, Fusarium leaf spot, Rust
Prodenia, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Attracts
Caterpillar, Mites
-
Allergy
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea
-
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
Diarrhea, Stomach Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Culinary use, Sauces, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower
Tropical
Botanical Name
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)
AMARANTHUS tricolor 'Perfecta'
Common Name
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi
Joseph's Coat
In Hindi
choy sum
tandalja bhaji
In German
choy sum
Tampala
In French
choy sum
Tampala
In Spanish
choy sum
Tampala
In Greek
choy sum
Tampala
In Portuguese
choy sum
Tampala
In Polish
choy sum
Tampala
In Latin
choy sum
Tampala
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Capparales
Caryophyllales
Family
Brassicaceae
Amaranthaceae
Genus
Brassica
Amaranthus L
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
-
Amaranthoideae
Season and Care of Choy Sum and Tampala
Season and care of Choy Sum and Tampala is important to know. While considering everything about Choy Sum and Tampala Care, growing season is an essential factor. Choy Sum season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Tampala season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Choy Sum is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Tampala is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Choy Sum is Acidic, Neutral and for Tampala is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Choy Sum and Tampala Physical Information
Choy Sum and Tampala physical information is very important for comparison. Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm whereas Tampala height is 90.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Choy Sum and Tampala are as follows:
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Tampala flower color: Green
- Tampala leaf color: Yellow, Red, Green and Burgundy
Care of Choy Sum and Tampala
Care of Choy Sum and Tampala include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Tampala 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 Tampala needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.