Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Vegetable
Origin
Asia, North America, Southern Europe
Europe
Types
Aristocrat, Buckeye Belle, Henry Bockstoce , Abalone Pearl, Coral Supreme, Cytherea, Charlie's White
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Habitat
Hillside, Woods
agricultural areas, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
4-10
Sunset Zone
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 22
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
Pink, Red, White
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Sienna, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Green
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Bronze, Dark Green, Green
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
White, Green, Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loamy
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Needs watering once a week, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water occasionally
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
Loamy
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
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
Botrytis Blight, Leaf spot, Stem spot, Viruses
Aphids, Beetles, Cabbage looper, Downy mildew, Fusarium leaf spot, Rust
Plant Tolerance
-
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Attracts
Ants
Caterpillar, Mites
Allergy
-
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
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Beauty Benefits
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Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Gout, Headache, Heartburn, Kidney problems, Upset stomach, Urinary tract problems
Aging, Anti-oxidant, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Nutritive, Obesity, Rich in Potassium
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root, Seeds
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
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
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Paeonia suffruticosa
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)
Common Name
Peony
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi
In German
Pfingstrose
choy sum
In French
Pivoine
choy sum
In Spanish
Peonía
choy sum
In Greek
παιωνία
choy sum
In Portuguese
Peônia
choy sum
In Polish
Piwonia
choy sum
In Latin
AGLAOPHOTIS
choy sum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Paeoniaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Peony and Choy Sum
Season and care of Peony and Choy Sum is important to know. While considering everything about Peony and Choy Sum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peony season is Spring and Choy Sum season is Spring. The type of soil for Peony is Loamy and for Choy Sum is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Peony is Neutral and for Choy Sum is Acidic, Neutral.
Peony and Choy Sum Physical Information
Peony and Choy Sum physical information is very important for comparison. Peony height is 76.20 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm. The color specification of Peony and Choy Sum are as follows:
Peony flower color: Pink, Red and White
Peony leaf color: Dark Green
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
- Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Peony and Choy Sum
Care of Peony and Choy Sum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peony pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Peony 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.