Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Vegetable
Origin
Central America
Europe
Types
Echeveria halbingeri, Echeveria elegans
Not Available
Habitat
Dry areas, Rocky areas, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
agricultural areas, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
4-10
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 10
9-3
Sunset Zone
8,9,12,24
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
Rosette/Stemless
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Pink, Light Yellow, Orange
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Sienna, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Yellow green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Pink
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Light Pink, Lime Green, Yellow green
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Oval
Plant Season
All year
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Dry, Sandy, Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
All year
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Never Over-water, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Requires regular watering
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, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Sandy, Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Sandy, Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, Water soluble fertilizers
8-8-8, since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Mealybugs, Red blotch, Red spider mite, Scale, Slugs, Snails
Aphids, Beetles, Cabbage looper, Downy mildew, Fusarium leaf spot, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single, Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Insects, Mealybugs
Caterpillar, Mites
Allergy
Toxic
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification, Versatility
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Aging, Anti-oxidant, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Nutritive, Obesity, Rich in Potassium
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
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
Houseplant, Rock Garden, Showy Tree
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ECHEVERIA
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)
Common Name
Oliverella Rose, Urbinia Rose
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi
In Hindi
Echeveria
choy sum
In German
Echeveria
choy sum
In French
Echeveria
choy sum
In Spanish
Echeveria
choy sum
In Greek
Echeveria
choy sum
In Portuguese
Echeveria
choy sum
In Polish
Echeveria
choy sum
In Latin
Aeonium
choy sum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Saxifragales
Capparales
Family
Crassulaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Sedeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Sedoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Echeveria and Choy Sum
Season and care of Echeveria and Choy Sum is important to know. While considering everything about Echeveria and Choy Sum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Echeveria season is All year and Choy Sum season is All year. The type of soil for Echeveria is Dry, Sandy, Well drained and for Choy Sum is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Echeveria is Slightly Acidic and for Choy Sum is Acidic, Neutral.
Echeveria and Choy Sum Physical Information
Echeveria and Choy Sum physical information is very important for comparison. Echeveria height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm. The color specification of Echeveria and Choy Sum are as follows:
Echeveria flower color: Light Pink, Light Yellow and Orange
Echeveria leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
- Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Echeveria and Choy Sum
Care of Echeveria and Choy Sum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Echeveria pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Echeveria 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.