Life Span
Biennial
Annual
Types
Flavorosa, Amigo, Eagle Egg
-
Habitat
Wet lands
agricultural areas, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
4-10
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
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
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Orange Red, Red, Yellow green
Sienna, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Several shades of Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Palmately Lobed
Oval
Plant Season
Winter
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium, Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season, 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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, 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, Apply 10-10-10 amount
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
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Caterpillar, Mites
Allergy
Itchiness, Rash, Swelling
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea
Beauty Benefits
-
Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Medicinal Uses
Immunity
Aging, Anti-oxidant, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Nutritive, Obesity, Rich in Potassium
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Jam, Jelly, Used As Food, Used in salads
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
Fruit / Fruit Tree
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower
Botanical Name
PRUNUS 'Spring Satin'
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)
Common Name
Plumcot, Spring Satin Plumcot
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi
In Hindi
Plumcot
choy sum
In German
Plumcot
choy sum
In French
plumcot
choy sum
In Spanish
plumcot
choy sum
In Greek
Plumcot
choy sum
In Portuguese
plumcot
choy sum
In Polish
Plumcot
choy sum
In Latin
Plumcot
choy sum
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ericales
Capparales
Family
Rosaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Plumcot and Choy Sum
Season and care of Plumcot and Choy Sum is important to know. While considering everything about Plumcot and Choy Sum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Plumcot season is Winter and Choy Sum season is Winter. The type of soil for Plumcot is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Choy Sum is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Plumcot is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Choy Sum is Acidic, Neutral.
Plumcot and Choy Sum Physical Information
Plumcot and Choy Sum physical information is very important for comparison. Plumcot height is 460.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm. The color specification of Plumcot and Choy Sum are as follows:
Care of Plumcot and Choy Sum
Care of Plumcot and Choy Sum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Plumcot 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 Plumcot 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.