Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Flowering Plants
Origin
Europe
China, Eastern United States, Japan, Korea
Types
Not Available
Chinese Wisteria, Japanese wisteria, Silky wisteria, American wisteria
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils
Forest edges, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
5-9
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, 11, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Vine/Liana
Flower Color
Yellow
Pink, Purple, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Sienna, Black
Not Available
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
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Mid Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
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
Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, when new, water every week
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, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune twice a year, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
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, Canker, Crown gall, Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Not Available
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Caterpillar, Mites
Flying insects
Allergy
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea
Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Anti-oxidant, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Nutritive, Obesity, Rich in Potassium
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Culinary use, Sauces, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Sometimes used for making wine
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower
Shady Tree, Showy Tree, Street Trees
Botanical Name
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)
Wisteria
Common Name
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi
Wisteria
In Hindi
choy sum
Wisteria
In German
choy sum
Glyzinien
In French
choy sum
Glycines
In Spanish
choy sum
Glicinas
In Greek
choy sum
γλυκίνη
In Portuguese
choy sum
Glicínias
In Polish
choy sum
Wisteria
In Latin
choy sum
Wisteria
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Family
Brassicaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Millettieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Faboideae
Season and Care of Choy Sum and Wisteria
Season and care of Choy Sum and Wisteria is important to know. While considering everything about Choy Sum and Wisteria Care, growing season is an essential factor. Choy Sum season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Wisteria season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Choy Sum is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Wisteria is Clay, Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Choy Sum is Acidic, Neutral and for Wisteria is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Choy Sum and Wisteria Physical Information
Choy Sum and Wisteria physical information is very important for comparison. Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm whereas Wisteria height is 10.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Choy Sum and Wisteria are as follows:
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Wisteria flower color: Pink, Purple and Violet
- Wisteria leaf color: Green
Care of Choy Sum and Wisteria
Care of Choy Sum and Wisteria include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Wisteria pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune twice a year, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Choy Sum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Wisteria needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.