Origin
Europe
Africa, Southern Africa
Types
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Cathay Belle
Diana
Gold Baby
Gold Flower
Golden Midget
Golden Sunrise
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
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
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
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sienna, Black
Yellow, Light Yellow, Dark Green, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Gray Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Green, Dark Green
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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
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
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
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, 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
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Cabbage looper, Downy mildew, Fusarium leaf spot, Rust
Aphids, Bacterial fruit blotch, Cabbage looper, Cucumber mosaic, Cutworms, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Attracts
Caterpillar, Mites
-
Allergy
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea
-
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser
-
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Anti-oxidant, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Nutritive, Obesity, Rich in Potassium
Nutrients, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Culinary use, Sauces, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)
CITRULLUS lanatus 'Moon and Stars'
Common Name
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi
Moon and Stars Watermelon, Watermelon
In German
choy sum
Wassermelone
In French
choy sum
Pastèque
In Spanish
choy sum
sandía
In Greek
choy sum
καρπούζι
In Portuguese
choy sum
melancia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Capparales
Cucurbitales
Family
Brassicaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Choy Sum and Watermelon
Season and care of Choy Sum and Watermelon is important to know. While considering everything about Choy Sum and Watermelon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Choy Sum season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Watermelon season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Choy Sum is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Watermelon is Loam while the PH of soil for Choy Sum is Acidic, Neutral and for Watermelon is Neutral.
Choy Sum and Watermelon Physical Information
Choy Sum and Watermelon physical information is very important for comparison. Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm whereas Watermelon height is 30.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Choy Sum and Watermelon are as follows:
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Watermelon flower color: Yellow
- Watermelon leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Light Yellow
Care of Choy Sum and Watermelon
Care of Choy Sum and Watermelon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Watermelon 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 Watermelon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.