Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Europe
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils
gardens, Hardwood forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
5-7
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, 10
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sienna, Black
Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Butterfly shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
8-8-8, since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Cabbage looper, Downy mildew, Fusarium leaf spot, Rust
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Attracts
Caterpillar, Mites
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea
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Aesthetic Uses
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Showy Purposes
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
Cancer, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Culinary use, Sauces, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Groundcover
Botanical Name
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)
JEFFERSONIA diphylla
Common Name
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi
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In Hindi
choy sum
Twinleaf
In German
choy sum
Twinleaf
In French
choy sum
Twinleaf
In Spanish
choy sum
Twinleaf
In Greek
choy sum
Twinleaf
In Portuguese
choy sum
Twinleaf
In Polish
choy sum
Twinleaf
In Latin
choy sum
Twinleaf
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Capparales
Ranunculales
Family
Brassicaceae
Berberidaceae
Genus
Brassica
Jeffersonia
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Season and Care of Choy Sum and Twinleaf
Season and care of Choy Sum and Twinleaf is important to know. While considering everything about Choy Sum and Twinleaf Care, growing season is an essential factor. Choy Sum season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Twinleaf season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Choy Sum is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Twinleaf is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Choy Sum is Acidic, Neutral and for Twinleaf is Neutral, Alkaline.
Choy Sum and Twinleaf Physical Information
Choy Sum and Twinleaf physical information is very important for comparison. Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm whereas Twinleaf height is 15.20 cm and width 12.70 cm. The color specification of Choy Sum and Twinleaf are as follows:
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Twinleaf flower color: White
- Twinleaf leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Choy Sum and Twinleaf
Care of Choy Sum and Twinleaf include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Twinleaf pruning is done Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning. In summer Choy Sum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Twinleaf needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.