Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Habitat
Dry Forest, hedge rows, open Woodlands, Shady Edge
agricultural areas, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
4-10
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 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 Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Sienna, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Dark Green
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Dark Green
White, Green, Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
-
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
Cold climate, Drought, Heat Tolerance, Wet Site
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Attracts
Butterflies
Caterpillar, Mites
Allergy
-
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Wildlife
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Medicinal Uses
-
Aging, Anti-oxidant, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Nutritive, Obesity, Rich in Potassium
Part of Plant Used
Stem, Tree trunks
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Economic Purpose, Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used for woodware, Used in Furniture, Used in paper industry
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, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower
Botanical Name
BAMBUSA multiplex
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)
Common Name
Clumping Bamboo, Hedge Bamboo
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi
In Hindi
हेगड़े बांस
choy sum
In German
Hedge Bambus
choy sum
In French
Bamboo Hedge
choy sum
In Spanish
bambú de cobertura
choy sum
In Greek
hedge Μπαμπού
choy sum
In Portuguese
Bamboo Hedge
choy sum
In Polish
Żywopłoty Bamboo
choy sum
In Latin
Sepi Bamboo
choy sum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Capparales
Family
Poaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Hedge Bamboo and Choy Sum
Season and care of Hedge Bamboo and Choy Sum is important to know. While considering everything about Hedge Bamboo and Choy Sum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hedge Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Choy Sum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Hedge Bamboo is Loam, Sand and for Choy Sum is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hedge Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Choy Sum is Acidic, Neutral.
Hedge Bamboo and Choy Sum Physical Information
Hedge Bamboo and Choy Sum physical information is very important for comparison. Hedge Bamboo height is 460.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm. The color specification of Hedge Bamboo and Choy Sum are as follows:
Hedge Bamboo flower color:
Hedge Bamboo leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
- Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Hedge Bamboo and Choy Sum
Care of Hedge Bamboo and Choy Sum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hedge Bamboo pruning is done and Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Hedge Bamboo 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.