Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Types
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Sringar, Mexican Single, Pearl
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils
Cold Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
7-11
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, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Sienna, Black
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Sea Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Green, Dark Green
Green, Sea Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green, Dark Green
Blue Green, Yellow 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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs, 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
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
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 main flower spike, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
8-8-8, since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer
8-8-8, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Cabbage looper, Downy mildew, Fusarium leaf spot, Rust
Aphids, Mites, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Cold climate, Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Attracts
Caterpillar, Mites
Butterflies
Allergy
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea
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Aesthetic Uses
-
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser
Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Anti-oxidant, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Nutritive, Obesity, Rich in Potassium
Antidepressant, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Culinary use, Sauces, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Decoration Purposes, Making deodorants, Making Perfumes, Used as essential oil, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)
POLIANTHES tuberosa
Common Name
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi
Tuberose
In Hindi
choy sum
रजनीगंधा
In German
choy sum
Tuberose
In French
choy sum
Tubéreuse
In Spanish
choy sum
nardo
In Greek
choy sum
Τουμπερόζα
In Portuguese
choy sum
Tuberosa
In Polish
choy sum
Tuberoza
In Latin
choy sum
Tuberose
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Capparales
Asparagales
Family
Brassicaceae
Amaryllidaceae
Genus
Brassica
Polianthes
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Choy Sum and Tuberose
Season and care of Choy Sum and Tuberose is important to know. While considering everything about Choy Sum and Tuberose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Choy Sum season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Tuberose season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Choy Sum is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Tuberose is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Choy Sum is Acidic, Neutral and for Tuberose is Acidic, Neutral.
Choy Sum and Tuberose Physical Information
Choy Sum and Tuberose physical information is very important for comparison. Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm whereas Tuberose height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Choy Sum and Tuberose are as follows:
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Tuberose flower color: White and Ivory
- Tuberose leaf color: Green, Sea Green and Blue Green
Care of Choy Sum and Tuberose
Care of Choy Sum and Tuberose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Tuberose pruning is done cut main flower spike, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Choy Sum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tuberose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.