Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Flowering Plants
Vegetable
Origin
Northern Africa, Morocco
Europe
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Roadsides, tropical environments
agricultural areas, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-8
4-10
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 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
Orange
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Sienna, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Gray Green
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Gray Green
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Egg-shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
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
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply
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
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
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
Culinary use, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Culinary use, Sauces, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower
Botanical Name
PAPAVER atlanticum
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)
Common Name
Atlas Poppy, Moroccan Poppy
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi
In Hindi
मोरक्को के पोस्ता
choy sum
In German
marokkanische Poppy
choy sum
In French
Poppy marocaine
choy sum
In Spanish
marroquí amapola
choy sum
In Greek
μαροκινή παπαρούνας
choy sum
In Portuguese
Moroccan Poppy
choy sum
In Polish
marokański Poppy
choy sum
In Latin
Moroccan Poppy
choy sum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Capparales
Family
Papaveraceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Paperveroideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Papaver atlanticum and Choy Sum
Season and care of Papaver atlanticum and Choy Sum is important to know. While considering everything about Papaver atlanticum and Choy Sum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Papaver atlanticum season is Spring and Summer and Choy Sum season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Papaver atlanticum is Loam, Sand and for Choy Sum is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Papaver atlanticum is Neutral, Alkaline and for Choy Sum is Acidic, Neutral.
Papaver atlanticum and Choy Sum Physical Information
Papaver atlanticum and Choy Sum physical information is very important for comparison. Papaver atlanticum height is 30.50 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm. The color specification of Papaver atlanticum and Choy Sum are as follows:
Papaver atlanticum flower color: Orange
Papaver atlanticum leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
- Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Papaver atlanticum and Choy Sum
Care of Papaver atlanticum and Choy Sum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Papaver atlanticum 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 Papaver atlanticum 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.