Type
Vegetable
Herbaceous Perennial
Origin
Europe
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Mexico, South America
Types
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Leucophyllum frutescens
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils
Chaparral, open Woodlands, Thickets
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
8-10
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
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sienna, Black
Brown
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
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
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
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Moist, Sandy
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade
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
General purpose liquid or granular fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Cabbage looper, Downy mildew, Fusarium leaf spot, Rust
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Rust, Stem rot
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Caterpillar, Mites
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea
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Aesthetic Uses
-
Borders, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser
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Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Anti-oxidant, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Nutritive, Obesity, Rich in Potassium
anticoagulant, antimicrobial
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Culinary use, Sauces, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Showy Purposes, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower
Cottage garden, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)
SALVIA coccinea
Common Name
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi
Blood Sage, Texas Sage
In Hindi
choy sum
Texas Sage
In German
choy sum
Texas Sage
In French
choy sum
Texas Sage
In Spanish
choy sum
Sabio de Tejas
In Greek
choy sum
Τέξας Sage
In Portuguese
choy sum
Texas Sábio
In Polish
choy sum
Texas Sage
In Latin
choy sum
Texas Sage
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Capparales
Lamiales
Family
Brassicaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Choy Sum and Texas Sage
Season and care of Choy Sum and Texas Sage is important to know. While considering everything about Choy Sum and Texas Sage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Choy Sum season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Texas Sage season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Choy Sum is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Texas Sage is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Choy Sum is Acidic, Neutral and for Texas Sage is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Choy Sum and Texas Sage Physical Information
Choy Sum and Texas Sage physical information is very important for comparison. Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm whereas Texas Sage height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Choy Sum and Texas Sage are as follows:
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Texas Sage flower color: Red
- Texas Sage leaf color: Green
Care of Choy Sum and Texas Sage
Care of Choy Sum and Texas Sage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Texas Sage 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 Texas Sage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.