Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Flowering Plants
Vegetable
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean
Europe
Types
Kablouna Gold, Fiesta Gitana, Art Shades
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Habitat
gardens, Roadsides, Waste areas, wastelands
agricultural areas, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
4-10
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, H1, 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
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Bronze, Ivory
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
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
Light Green
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong-lanceolate
Oval
Plant Season
Early Autumn, Spring, Summer
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Winter
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
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, Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Moist, Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, 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
Double, Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Attracts
Beetles, Butterflies, Flying insects
Caterpillar, Mites
Allergy
Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea, Skin rash, Swelling
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems, used as a dye
Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Medicinal Uses
Curing mumps and measles, Cuts, Reduces toothache, Surgical wounds, Throat infection, Ulcers
Aging, Anti-oxidant, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Nutritive, Obesity, Rich in Potassium
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Sometimes used for making wine, Used as an insecticide, Used as essential oil, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in salads
Culinary use, Sauces, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover, Showy Tree
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CALENDULA officinalis
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)
Common Name
Pot Marigold
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi
In Hindi
Pot Marigold
choy sum
In German
Ringelblume
choy sum
In French
pot Marigold
choy sum
In Spanish
Caléndula
choy sum
In Greek
καλέντουλα
choy sum
In Portuguese
pot Marigold
choy sum
In Polish
Pot Marigold
choy sum
In Latin
Zinnia Pot
choy sum
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Capparales
Family
Asteraceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Pot Marigold and Choy Sum
Season and care of Pot Marigold and Choy Sum is important to know. While considering everything about Pot Marigold and Choy Sum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pot Marigold season is Early Autumn, Spring and Summer and Choy Sum season is Early Autumn, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Pot Marigold is Well drained and for Choy Sum is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pot Marigold is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral and for Choy Sum is Acidic, Neutral.
Pot Marigold and Choy Sum Physical Information
Pot Marigold and Choy Sum physical information is very important for comparison. Pot Marigold height is 80.00 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm. The color specification of Pot Marigold and Choy Sum are as follows:
Pot Marigold flower color: Yellow, Orange, Bronze and Ivory
Pot Marigold leaf color: Green
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
- Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Pot Marigold and Choy Sum
Care of Pot Marigold and Choy Sum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pot Marigold pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Pot Marigold 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.