Origin
Europe, Mediterranean, Canary Islands, Northern Africa
Europe
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Tropical regions
agricultural areas, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-11
4-10
Sunset Zone
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
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
Rosette/Stemless
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Sienna, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Blue Green
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Blue Green, Pink
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green, Pink
White, Green, Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial 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, Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water occasionally, Water twice a day in the initial period
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial 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
Red blotch
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
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Bees
Caterpillar, Mites
Allergy
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
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Aging, Anti-oxidant, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Nutritive, Obesity, Rich in Potassium
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
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
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower
Botanical Name
BRASSICA oleracea 'Chidori Pink'( Acephala Group, CHIDORI SERIES)
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)
Common Name
Chidori Pink Ornamental Kale, Ornamental Kale
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi
In Hindi
सजावटी काले
choy sum
In German
Ornamental Kale
choy sum
In French
ornement Kale
choy sum
In Spanish
Ornamental Kale
choy sum
In Greek
καλλωπιστικά Καλέ
choy sum
In Portuguese
ornamental Kale
choy sum
In Polish
ozdobny
choy sum
In Latin
decentius
choy sum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Capparales
Family
Brassicaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Ornamental Kale and Choy Sum
Season and care of Ornamental Kale and Choy Sum is important to know. While considering everything about Ornamental Kale and Choy Sum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ornamental Kale season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Choy Sum season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Ornamental Kale is Loam, Sand and for Choy Sum is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ornamental Kale is Neutral, Alkaline and for Choy Sum is Acidic, Neutral.
Ornamental Kale and Choy Sum Physical Information
Ornamental Kale and Choy Sum physical information is very important for comparison. Ornamental Kale height is 22.90 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm. The color specification of Ornamental Kale and Choy Sum are as follows:
Ornamental Kale flower color: Yellow
Ornamental Kale leaf color: Dark Green
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
- Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Ornamental Kale and Choy Sum
Care of Ornamental Kale and Choy Sum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ornamental Kale 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 Ornamental Kale 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.