Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Europe
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils
Damp Places, Marshy ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
6-9
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
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sienna, Black
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green, Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do not water the foliage, Keep the Soil well drained
Needs more water during establishment, Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water in the early morning hours
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
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
Cut or pinch the stems, 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, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Cabbage looper, Downy mildew, Fusarium leaf spot, Rust
Onion thrips, Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Drought, Moisture
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Caterpillar, Mites
Snails
Allergy
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Borders, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
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
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Not Available
Other Uses
Culinary use, Sauces, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)
KNIPHOFIA 'Border Ballet'
Common Name
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi
Tritoma, Wisley Blue Spring Starflower, Wisley Blue Springstar
In Hindi
choy sum
Tritoma
In German
choy sum
Tritoma
In French
choy sum
Tritoma
In Spanish
choy sum
tritoma
In Greek
choy sum
tritoma
In Portuguese
choy sum
Tritoma
In Polish
choy sum
Tritoma
In Latin
choy sum
Trytoma
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Capparales
Asparagales
Family
Brassicaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Choy Sum and Tritoma
Season and care of Choy Sum and Tritoma is important to know. While considering everything about Choy Sum and Tritoma Care, growing season is an essential factor. Choy Sum season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Tritoma season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Choy Sum is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Tritoma is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Choy Sum is Acidic, Neutral and for Tritoma is Acidic, Neutral.
Choy Sum and Tritoma Physical Information
Choy Sum and Tritoma physical information is very important for comparison. Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm whereas Tritoma height is 45.70 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of Choy Sum and Tritoma are as follows:
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Tritoma flower color: Yellow, Red, Orange and Pink
- Tritoma leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Choy Sum and Tritoma
Care of Choy Sum and Tritoma include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Tritoma pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Tritoma needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.