Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Vegetable
Origin
Eastern Asia
Europe
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Barren waste areas, disturbed sites, Fields, Forests, Wet lands
agricultural areas, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-11
4-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-3
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
Cushion/Mound-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Yellow
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black
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
Green
White, Green, Dark Green
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Winter, Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Layering, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Get enough water whenever the soil is dry
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
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, General garden fertilizer
8-8-8, since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Aphids, Beetles, Cabbage looper, Downy mildew, Fusarium leaf spot, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Not Available
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Caterpillar, Mites
Allergy
poisonous if ingested, Skin irritation
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Sore throat, Stomach aliments
Aging, Anti-oxidant, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Nutritive, Obesity, Rich in Potassium
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Making Perfumes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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, Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Lonicera japonica
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)
Common Name
Japanese Honeysuckle, suikazura, jinyinhua
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi
In Hindi
जापानी Honeysuckle
choy sum
In German
Japanese Honeysuckle
choy sum
In French
Chèvrefeuille japonais
choy sum
In Spanish
madreselva japonesa
choy sum
In Greek
Το ιαπωνικό αγιόκλημα
choy sum
In Portuguese
Honeysuckle japonês
choy sum
In Polish
wiciokrzew japoński
choy sum
In Latin
CISSANTHEMOS Italica
choy sum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Dipsacales
Capparales
Family
Caprifoliaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Japanese Honeysuckle and Choy Sum
Season and care of Japanese Honeysuckle and Choy Sum is important to know. While considering everything about Japanese Honeysuckle and Choy Sum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Japanese Honeysuckle season is Summer and Choy Sum season is Summer. The type of soil for Japanese Honeysuckle is Well drained and for Choy Sum is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Japanese Honeysuckle is Neutral and for Choy Sum is Acidic, Neutral.
Japanese Honeysuckle and Choy Sum Physical Information
Japanese Honeysuckle and Choy Sum physical information is very important for comparison. Japanese Honeysuckle height is 800.00 cm and width 800.00 cm whereas Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm. The color specification of Japanese Honeysuckle and Choy Sum are as follows:
Japanese Honeysuckle flower color: White and Yellow
Japanese Honeysuckle leaf color: Green
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
- Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Japanese Honeysuckle and Choy Sum
Care of Japanese Honeysuckle and Choy Sum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Japanese Honeysuckle pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Japanese Honeysuckle 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.