Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Europe, Western Asia, India
Europe
Habitat
Fields, meadows
agricultural areas, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
4-10
Sunset Zone
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
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
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Sienna, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
bipinnate
Oval
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Runners, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do Not over Water, Drought Tolerant, 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
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full 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
Pest Free
Aphids, Beetles, Cabbage looper, Downy mildew, Fusarium leaf spot, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Bees, Beetles, Butterflies, Flies
Caterpillar, Mites
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, conjunctivitis, Rhinitis
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea
Beauty Benefits
-
Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, bowel syndrome, Sedative, Stomachic
Aging, Anti-oxidant, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Nutritive, Obesity, Rich in Potassium
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Herb
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, 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
Cutflower, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower
Botanical Name
MATRICARIA recutita
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)
Common Name
German Chamomile, Scented Mayweed
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi
In Hindi
जर्मन कैमोमाइल
choy sum
In German
Echte Kamille
choy sum
In French
Matricaria recutita
choy sum
In Spanish
Matricaria recutita
choy sum
In Greek
γερμανικό χαμομήλι
choy sum
In Portuguese
Camomila vulgar
choy sum
In Polish
Rumianek pospolity
choy sum
In Latin
Matricaria chamomilla
choy sum
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Capparales
Family
Asteraceae
Brassicaceae
Genus
Matricaria
Brassica
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of German Chamomile and Choy Sum
Season and care of German Chamomile and Choy Sum is important to know. While considering everything about German Chamomile and Choy Sum Care, growing season is an essential factor. German Chamomile season is Summer and Fall and Choy Sum season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for German Chamomile is Loam, Sand and for Choy Sum is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for German Chamomile is Acidic, Neutral and for Choy Sum is Acidic, Neutral.
German Chamomile and Choy Sum Physical Information
German Chamomile and Choy Sum physical information is very important for comparison. German Chamomile height is 20.20 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm. The color specification of German Chamomile and Choy Sum are as follows:
German Chamomile flower color: White and Yellow
German Chamomile leaf color: Green
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
- Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of German Chamomile and Choy Sum
Care of German Chamomile and Choy Sum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. German Chamomile 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 German Chamomile 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.