Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Types
Benikaze, Nicolas, All Gold, Albostriata
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Habitat
gardens, Shaded sites, Temperate Regions
agricultural areas, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
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
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Several shades of Green
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Sienna, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Lime Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange, Yellow green, Pink, Orange Red
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Spring, Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, 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
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season
8-8-8, since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Aphids, Beetles, Cabbage looper, Downy mildew, Fusarium leaf spot, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Attracts
-
Caterpillar, Mites
Allergy
-
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Water gardening
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Beauty Benefits
-
Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Medicinal Uses
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Aging, Anti-oxidant, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Nutritive, Obesity, Rich in Potassium
Part of Plant Used
-
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
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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, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower
Botanical Name
HAKONECHLOA macra
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)
Common Name
Hakone Grass
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi
In Hindi
hakone grass
choy sum
In German
Hakone Gras
choy sum
In French
Hakone herbe
choy sum
In Spanish
hierba Hakone
choy sum
In Greek
Hakone γρασίδι
choy sum
In Portuguese
Hakone grama
choy sum
In Polish
Hakone trawa
choy sum
In Latin
Hakone herba
choy sum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Capparales
Family
Poaceae
Brassicaceae
Genus
Hakonechloa
Brassica
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Hakone Grass and Choy Sum
Season and care of Hakone Grass and Choy Sum is important to know. While considering everything about Hakone Grass and Choy Sum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hakone Grass season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Choy Sum season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hakone Grass is Loam and for Choy Sum is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hakone Grass is Acidic, Neutral and for Choy Sum is Acidic, Neutral.
Hakone Grass and Choy Sum Physical Information
Hakone Grass and Choy Sum physical information is very important for comparison. Hakone Grass height is 30.50 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm. The color specification of Hakone Grass and Choy Sum are as follows:
Hakone Grass flower color: Several shades of Green
Hakone Grass leaf color: Green and Lime Green
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
- Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Hakone Grass and Choy Sum
Care of Hakone Grass and Choy Sum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hakone Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Hakone Grass 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.