Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Eastern Africa, Southern Africa
Europe
Types
Epigeal, Hypogeal
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Coastal sand dunes, Wild
agricultural areas, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
4-10
Sunset Zone
Not Available
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
Not Available
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Orange
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Sienna, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
White, Green, Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
reseeds, root cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do not water the foliage, Keep the Soil well drained
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
8-8-8, since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Beetles, Cabbage looper, Downy mildew, Fusarium leaf spot, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Caterpillar, Mites
Allergy
Kidney Disease
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
Formal Garden, Hanging Basket
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Aging, Anti-oxidant, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Nutritive, Obesity, Rich in Potassium
Part of Plant Used
Beans
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Basketary, Edible seed
Culinary use, Sauces, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower
Botanical Name
COTYLEDON
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)
Common Name
Pig's ear, Dog's ear
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi
In Hindi
बीजपत्र
choy sum
In German
Cotyledon
choy sum
In French
Cotyledon
choy sum
In Spanish
Cotyledon
choy sum
In Greek
κοτυληδών kotylēdōn
choy sum
In Portuguese
Cotyledon
choy sum
In Polish
Liścień
choy sum
In Latin
Cotyledon
choy sum
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Crassulaceae
Brassicaceae
Genus
Cotyledon L.
Brassica
Clade
Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Cotyledon and Choy Sum
Season and care of Cotyledon and Choy Sum is important to know. While considering everything about Cotyledon and Choy Sum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cotyledon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Choy Sum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cotyledon is Sand and for Choy Sum is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cotyledon is Neutral and for Choy Sum is Acidic, Neutral.
Cotyledon and Choy Sum Physical Information
Cotyledon and Choy Sum physical information is very important for comparison. Cotyledon height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm. The color specification of Cotyledon and Choy Sum are as follows:
Cotyledon flower color: Yellow, Red, Green and Orange
Cotyledon leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
- Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Cotyledon and Choy Sum
Care of Cotyledon and Choy Sum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cotyledon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Cotyledon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Choy Sum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.