Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrub
Vegetable
Origin
Corsica, Sardinia
Europe
Habitat
Mediterranean region
agricultural areas, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
4-10
Sunset Zone
Not Availble
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
Habit
Bushy, Evergreen
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black, Blue
Sienna, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
White, Green, Dark Green
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Moist but well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Summer
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Moisture
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do not water the foliage, Keep the Soil well drained
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Moist, Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
8-8-8, since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Healthy tree
Aphids, Beetles, Cabbage looper, Downy mildew, Fusarium leaf spot, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Moisture
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Attracts
Butterflies
Caterpillar, Mites
Allergy
-
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Good for skin
Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, anti-cancer, Antidiabetic, Heart problems, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Thyroid problems
Aging, Anti-oxidant, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Nutritive, Obesity, Rich in Potassium
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as essential oil, Used in herbal medicines
Culinary use, Sauces, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Myrtus communis
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)
Common Name
Common Myrtle
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi
In Hindi
Common myrtle
choy sum
In French
Myrtus communis
choy sum
In Spanish
Myrtus communis
choy sum
In Greek
κοινή μυρτιά
choy sum
In Portuguese
murta comum
choy sum
In Polish
Mirt zwyczajny
choy sum
In Latin
myrto Common
choy sum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Myrtales
Capparales
Family
Myrtaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Common Myrtle and Choy Sum
Season and care of Common Myrtle and Choy Sum is important to know. While considering everything about Common Myrtle and Choy Sum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Common Myrtle season is Summer and Choy Sum season is Summer. The type of soil for Common Myrtle is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Choy Sum is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Common Myrtle is Acidic, Neutral and for Choy Sum is Acidic, Neutral.
Common Myrtle and Choy Sum Physical Information
Common Myrtle and Choy Sum physical information is very important for comparison. Common Myrtle height is 200.00 cm and width 200.00 cm whereas Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm. The color specification of Common Myrtle and Choy Sum are as follows:
Common Myrtle flower color: White
Common Myrtle leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
- Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Common Myrtle and Choy Sum
Care of Common Myrtle and Choy Sum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Common Myrtle pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Common Myrtle needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Choy Sum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.