Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Europe
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils
Temperate Regions, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
10-15
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, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sienna, Black
Yellow, Red, Green, Pink, Orange Red, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Layering
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do not water the foliage, Keep the Soil well drained
Water carefully
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
10-10-10, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Any balanced general purpose fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Cabbage looper, Downy mildew, Fusarium leaf spot, Rust
Red blotch, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Caterpillar, Mites
Birds
Allergy
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea
Rhinoconjunctivitis, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
-
Bonsai, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser
Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Anti-oxidant, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Nutritive, Obesity, Rich in Potassium
Antibacterial, Aphrodisiac, Dysentry
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Bark, Fruits, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Culinary use, Sauces, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Container
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)
FICUS benjamina
Common Name
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi
Weeping Fig, Benjamin's fig, Ficus tree
In Hindi
choy sum
रो अंजीर
In German
choy sum
Birkenfeige
In French
choy sum
figuier pleureur
In Spanish
choy sum
higo llorón
In Greek
choy sum
κλάμα σύκο
In Portuguese
choy sum
chorando fig
In Polish
choy sum
płacz rys
In Latin
choy sum
Plorans ficum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Capparales
Urticales
Family
Brassicaceae
Moraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Choy Sum and Weeping Fig
Season and care of Choy Sum and Weeping Fig is important to know. While considering everything about Choy Sum and Weeping Fig Care, growing season is an essential factor. Choy Sum season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Weeping Fig season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Choy Sum is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Weeping Fig is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Choy Sum is Acidic, Neutral and for Weeping Fig is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Choy Sum and Weeping Fig Physical Information
Choy Sum and Weeping Fig physical information is very important for comparison. Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm whereas Weeping Fig height is 2,440.00 cm and width 3,050.00 cm. The color specification of Choy Sum and Weeping Fig are as follows:
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Weeping Fig flower color:
- Weeping Fig leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Choy Sum and Weeping Fig
Care of Choy Sum and Weeping Fig include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Weeping Fig 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 Weeping Fig needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.