Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Europe
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
-
Ribes rubrum 'White Pearl', Ribes rubrum 'White Icicle'
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils
Broad-Leaved Forests, shores, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
3-8
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
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sienna, Black
White, Light Yellow, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green, Dark Green
Yellow, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do not water the foliage, Keep the Soil well drained
occasional watering once established, Requires watering in the growing season
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
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Cabbage looper, Downy mildew, Fusarium leaf spot, Rust
Aphids, Birds, Borers, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Attracts
Caterpillar, Mites
Birds
Allergy
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
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
Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Fruits, Whole plant
Other Uses
Culinary use, Sauces, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Culinary use, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)
RIBES rubrum 'White Dutch'
Common Name
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi
White Currant, Skunk Currant, Pink Currant, Yellow Currant
In Hindi
choy sum
White Currant
In German
choy sum
Weiße Ribisel
In French
choy sum
Ribes sativum
In Spanish
choy sum
grosella blanca
In Greek
choy sum
white currant
In Portuguese
choy sum
groselha-branca
In Polish
choy sum
biała porzeczka
In Latin
choy sum
Ribes glandulosum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Brassicaceae
Grossulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Choy Sum and White Currant
Season and care of Choy Sum and White Currant is important to know. While considering everything about Choy Sum and White Currant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Choy Sum season is Spring, Fall and Winter and White Currant season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Choy Sum is Clay, Loam, Sand and for White Currant is Loam while the PH of soil for Choy Sum is Acidic, Neutral and for White Currant is Acidic, Neutral.
Choy Sum and White Currant Physical Information
Choy Sum and White Currant physical information is very important for comparison. Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm whereas White Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Choy Sum and White Currant are as follows:
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
White Currant flower color: Green
- White Currant leaf color: Green
Care of Choy Sum and White Currant
Care of Choy Sum and White Currant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and White Currant 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 White Currant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.