Type
Flowering Plants, Succulent
Vegetable
Origin
South Africa
Europe
Types
Cooper’s ice plant
Hardy yellow
Starburst
Hardy white
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Coastal Regions, Mountain tops, Stream side, Suburban areas
agricultural areas, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
4-10
Sunset Zone
Not Available
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
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Hot Pink, Fuchsia, Peach
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Sienna, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Indeterminate
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Shape and thin as needed
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
8-8-8, since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs
Aphids, Beetles, Cabbage looper, Downy mildew, Fusarium leaf spot, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought and Salt
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Butterflies
Caterpillar, Mites
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Medicinal Uses
Diuretic, Dysentry, Liver problems
Aging, Anti-oxidant, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Nutritive, Obesity, Rich in Potassium
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Sap, Seeds
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
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, Groundcover, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower
Botanical Name
DOROTHEANTHUS bellidiformis
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)
Common Name
Ice Plant, Livingstone Daisy
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi
In Hindi
Ice Plant
choy sum
In German
Eis-Anlage
choy sum
In French
Ice Plant
choy sum
In Spanish
Planta de hielo
choy sum
In Greek
Plant Ice
choy sum
In Portuguese
Planta de gelo
choy sum
In Polish
Ice roślin
choy sum
In Latin
Ice plant
choy sum
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Capparales
Family
Aizoaceae
Brassicaceae
Genus
Dorotheanthus
Brassica
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Ruschioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Ice Plant and Choy Sum
Season and care of Ice Plant and Choy Sum is important to know. While considering everything about Ice Plant and Choy Sum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ice Plant season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Choy Sum season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Ice Plant is Loam, Sand and for Choy Sum is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ice Plant is Neutral, Alkaline and for Choy Sum is Acidic, Neutral.
Ice Plant and Choy Sum Physical Information
Ice Plant and Choy Sum physical information is very important for comparison. Ice Plant height is 15.20 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm. The color specification of Ice Plant and Choy Sum are as follows:
Ice Plant flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Hot Pink, Fuchsia and Peach
Ice Plant leaf color: Light Green
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
- Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Ice Plant and Choy Sum
Care of Ice Plant and Choy Sum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ice Plant pruning is done Shape and thin as needed and Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Ice Plant 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.