Life Span
Annual
  
Perennial
  
Type
Vegetable
  
Flowering Plants
  
Origin
Europe
  
Central America, Northern America
  
Types
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils
  
disturbed sites, Roadsides, stream banks, Woods
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
  
Not Available
  
AHS Heat Zone
9-3
  
Not Available
  
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
  
Not Available
  
Habit
Upright/Erect
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Yellow
  
Baby Pink, Lavender, Pink, White
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Sienna, Black
  
Non Fruiting Plant
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
  
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Green, Dark Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green, Dark Green
  
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Green, Dark Green
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Oval
  
Pinnate
  
Thorns
No
  
Yes
  
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Partial shade, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
  
Spring, Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Wet Site
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
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
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Partial shade, Partial Sun
  
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
  
cut main flower spike, Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
  
Fertilizers
8-8-8, since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer
  
Apply 10-10-10 amount, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Cabbage looper, Downy mildew, Fusarium leaf spot, Rust
  
Grasshoppers
  
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
  
Drought, Wet Site
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Yes
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
Sometimes
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Caterpillar, Mites
  
Birds, Small mammals
  
Allergy
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea
  
Constipation, Diarrhea, Headache, Heartburn, Nausea, Pain and fatigue, Stomach pain, Vomiting
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
  
Bonsai, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser
  
Good for skin, Skin Problems
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
  
Air purification, Food for birds
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Anti-oxidant, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Nutritive, Obesity, Rich in Potassium
  
Astringent, Diuretic, Laxative, Vitamin C
  
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
  
Flowers, Rose Hip
  
Other Uses
Culinary use, Sauces, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
  
Making Perfumes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower
  
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
  
Botanical Name
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)
  
Rosa woodsii
  
Common Name
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi
  
Woods Rose, Interior Rose
  
In Hindi
choy sum
  
Woods Rose
  
In German
choy sum
  
Woods Rose
  
In French
choy sum
  
Woods Rose
  
In Spanish
choy sum
  
Woods Rose
  
In Greek
choy sum
  
Woods Rose
  
In Portuguese
choy sum
  
Woods Rose
  
In Polish
choy sum
  
Woods Rose
  
In Latin
choy sum
  
Woods Rose
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Capparales
  
Rosales
  
Family
Brassicaceae
  
Rosaceae
  
Genus
Brassica
  
Rosa
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Choy Sum and Woods Rose
Season and care of Choy Sum and Woods Rose is important to know. While considering everything about Choy Sum and Woods Rose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Choy Sum season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Woods Rose season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Choy Sum is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Woods Rose is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Choy Sum is Acidic, Neutral and for Woods Rose is Alkaline.
Choy Sum and Woods Rose Physical Information
Choy Sum and Woods Rose physical information is very important for comparison. Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm whereas Woods Rose height is 300.00 cm and width 200.00 cm. The color specification of Choy Sum and Woods Rose are as follows:
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Woods Rose flower color: Baby Pink, Lavender, Pink and White
- Woods Rose leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Choy Sum and Woods Rose
Care of Choy Sum and Woods Rose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Woods Rose pruning is done cut main flower spike, Remove dead branches and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Choy Sum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Woods Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.