Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Vegetable
Origin
North America, South America, Brazil
Europe
Types
Peanut cactus
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Desert, Sandy areas, Semi desert
agricultural areas, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
4-10
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 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
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Rose
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Orange Red
Sienna, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Oval
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Rocky Soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Water once every two or three weeks, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do not water the foliage, Keep the Soil well drained
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, fertilize in summer, Potassium
8-8-8, since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Scale
Aphids, Beetles, Cabbage looper, Downy mildew, Fusarium leaf spot, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Rocky Soil
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Not Available
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Caterpillar, Mites
Allergy
Skin cuts
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility, Very little waste
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Heals minor burns, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Wounds
Aging, Anti-oxidant, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Nutritive, Obesity, Rich in Potassium
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ECHINOPSIS
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)
Common Name
Hedgehog Cactus, Sea urchin cactus
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi
In Hindi
हाथी कैक्टस
choy sum
In German
Igel Kaktus
choy sum
In French
hérisson cactus
choy sum
In Spanish
cactus de erizo
choy sum
In Greek
κάκτος σκαντζόχοιρος
choy sum
In Portuguese
hedgehog cactus
choy sum
In Polish
jeż kaktus
choy sum
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Capparales
Family
Cactaceae
Brassicaceae
Genus
Echinopsis
Brassica
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Trichocereeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Echinopsis and Choy Sum
Season and care of Echinopsis and Choy Sum is important to know. While considering everything about Echinopsis and Choy Sum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Echinopsis season is Not Available and Choy Sum season is Not Available. The type of soil for Echinopsis is Loam, Sand and for Choy Sum is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Echinopsis is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Choy Sum is Acidic, Neutral.
Echinopsis and Choy Sum Physical Information
Echinopsis and Choy Sum physical information is very important for comparison. Echinopsis 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 Echinopsis and Choy Sum are as follows:
Echinopsis flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange and Rose
Echinopsis leaf color: Not Available
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
- Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Echinopsis and Choy Sum
Care of Echinopsis and Choy Sum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Echinopsis pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Echinopsis needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Choy Sum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.