Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Tender Perennial
Origin
Europe
South America, Brazil
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils
Humid climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
8-13
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, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sienna, Black
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Late Spring, Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do not water the foliage, Keep the Soil well drained
Do Not over Water
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
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Fertilizers
8-8-8, since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer
Fertilize every three months
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Cabbage looper, Downy mildew, Fusarium leaf spot, Rust
Mealybugs, Mites, Scale, Yucca Weevil
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Attracts
Caterpillar, Mites
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Allergy
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea
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Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser
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Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
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Medicinal Uses
Aging, Anti-oxidant, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Nutritive, Obesity, Rich in Potassium
anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Rheumatoid arthritis
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Bulbs, Root
Other Uses
Culinary use, Sauces, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Cosmetics, Starch, Used As Food, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)
MANIHOT esculenta
Common Name
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi
Cassava, Manioc, Tapioca Plant, Yuca
In German
choy sum
Palmlilie
In Spanish
choy sum
Yucca
In Portuguese
choy sum
iúca
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Capparales
Liliales
Family
Brassicaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
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Season and Care of Choy Sum and Yuca
Season and care of Choy Sum and Yuca is important to know. While considering everything about Choy Sum and Yuca Care, growing season is an essential factor. Choy Sum season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Yuca season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Choy Sum is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Yuca is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Choy Sum is Acidic, Neutral and for Yuca is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Choy Sum and Yuca Physical Information
Choy Sum and Yuca physical information is very important for comparison. Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm whereas Yuca height is 210.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Choy Sum and Yuca are as follows:
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Yuca flower color: White and Red
- Yuca leaf color: Green
Care of Choy Sum and Yuca
Care of Choy Sum and Yuca include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Yuca pruning is done . In summer Choy Sum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Yuca needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.