Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Tender Perennial
Origin
Europe
Africa, Asia, Polynesia, Australia
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils
Grassland, Shaded sites, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
-9999
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
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Blue, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sienna, Black
Blue, Violet
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Long slender
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
-
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
-
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Dry soil
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Offsets, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do not water the foliage, Keep the Soil well drained
Water during dry weather
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
-
Soil Type
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
Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
8-8-8, since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer
slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Cabbage looper, Downy mildew, Fusarium leaf spot, Rust
-
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Dry soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Attracts
Caterpillar, Mites
pollinators
Allergy
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea
-
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser
-
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Agroforestry
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Anti-oxidant, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Nutritive, Obesity, Rich in Potassium
-
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Culinary use, Sauces, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Used as a dye
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower
Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)
DIANELLA sandwicensis
Common Name
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi
Ukiuki, uki
In German
choy sum
Ukiuki
In French
choy sum
Ukiuki
In Spanish
choy sum
Ukiuki
In Portuguese
choy sum
Ukiuki
In Polish
choy sum
Ukiuki
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Capparales
Liliales
Family
Brassicaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
-
Hemerocallidoideae
Season and Care of Choy Sum and Ukiuki
Season and care of Choy Sum and Ukiuki is important to know. While considering everything about Choy Sum and Ukiuki Care, growing season is an essential factor. Choy Sum season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Ukiuki season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Choy Sum is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Ukiuki is while the PH of soil for Choy Sum is Acidic, Neutral and for Ukiuki is .
Choy Sum and Ukiuki Physical Information
Choy Sum and Ukiuki physical information is very important for comparison. Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm whereas Ukiuki height is - and width -. The color specification of Choy Sum and Ukiuki are as follows:
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Ukiuki flower color: White, Blue and Blue Violet
- Ukiuki leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Dark Green
Care of Choy Sum and Ukiuki
Care of Choy Sum and Ukiuki include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Ukiuki pruning is done Remove damaged fruit, 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 Ukiuki needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.