Type
Vegetable
Tender Perennial
Origin
Europe
Southeastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Eddoe taro, Dasheen taro
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils
agricultural areas, Hillside, Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
10-11
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
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Sienna, Black
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Green, Dark Green
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green, Dark Green
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Green, Dark Green
Dark Green, Ivory
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do not water the foliage, Keep the Soil well drained
Needs 2-3 times watering per week, 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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
8-8-8, since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Cabbage looper, Downy mildew, Fusarium leaf spot, Rust
Aphids, Rats, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Caterpillar, Mites
Aphids, Bugs, Not Available, Snails
Allergy
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea
Swelling in mouth, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser
Poison Ivy, Skin cleanser, Weightloss
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent weeds
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Anti-oxidant, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Nutritive, Obesity, Rich in Potassium
Aging, Laxative, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Culinary use, Sauces, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)
ALOCASIA micholitziana
Common Name
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi
Elephant Ear, Taro
In German
choy sum
Colocasia (Pflanzengattung)
In French
choy sum
Colocasia
In Spanish
choy sum
Colocasia
In Greek
choy sum
Colocasia
In Portuguese
choy sum
Colocasia
In Polish
choy sum
Kolokazja
In Latin
choy sum
Colocasia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Brassicaceae
Araceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Colocasiodeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Aroideae
Season and Care of Choy Sum and Taro
Season and care of Choy Sum and Taro is important to know. While considering everything about Choy Sum and Taro Care, growing season is an essential factor. Choy Sum season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Taro season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Choy Sum is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Taro is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Choy Sum is Acidic, Neutral and for Taro is Acidic, Neutral.
Choy Sum and Taro Physical Information
Choy Sum and Taro physical information is very important for comparison. Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm whereas Taro height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Choy Sum and Taro are as follows:
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Taro flower color: White and Green
- Taro leaf color: Dark Green and Ivory
Care of Choy Sum and Taro
Care of Choy Sum and Taro include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Taro pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Choy Sum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Taro needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.