Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Cactus, Flowering Plants, Fruits, Houseplant, native plant natural landscaping, Ornamental Plants, Shrub
Vegetable
Types
Grafted Gymnocalycium Cultivars, Echinopsis chamaecereus cultivar, Pilosocereus pachycladus, Austrocylindropuntia subulata monstrose
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Habitat
In desert grasslands, Rocky Mountains, sandy seeps, Semi arid regions
agricultural areas, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
4-10
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 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
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Lemon yellow, Light Green, Pink, Red
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Purplish Green
Sienna, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
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Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
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White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
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White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Oval
Plant Season
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Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
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Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
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Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
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Well drained
Bloom Time
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Spring, Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
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
Soil Type
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Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full 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
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Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Attracts
-
Caterpillar, Mites
Allergy
-
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
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Beauty Benefits
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Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Medicinal Uses
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Aging, Anti-oxidant, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Nutritive, Obesity, Rich in Potassium
Part of Plant Used
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Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes
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
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Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Echinocereus dasyacanthus
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)
Common Name
Texas rainbow cactus, Spiny hedgehog cactus
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi
In Hindi
Echinocereus dasyacanthus
choy sum
In German
Echinocereus dasyacanthus
choy sum
In French
Echinocereus dasyacanthus
choy sum
In Spanish
Dasyacanthus echinocereus
choy sum
In Greek
Echinocereus dasyacanthus
choy sum
In Portuguese
Echinocereus dasyacanthus
choy sum
In Polish
Echinocereus dasyacanthus
choy sum
In Latin
Echinocereus dasyacanthus
choy sum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Capparales
Family
Cactaceae
Brassicaceae
Genus
Echinocereus
Brassica
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Rainbow Cactus and Choy Sum
Season and care of Rainbow Cactus and Choy Sum is important to know. While considering everything about Rainbow Cactus and Choy Sum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rainbow Cactus season is and Choy Sum season is . The type of soil for Rainbow Cactus is and for Choy Sum is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Rainbow Cactus is and for Choy Sum is Acidic, Neutral.
Rainbow Cactus and Choy Sum Physical Information
Rainbow Cactus and Choy Sum physical information is very important for comparison. Rainbow Cactus height is 7.60 cm and width 5.10 cm whereas Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm. The color specification of Rainbow Cactus and Choy Sum are as follows:
Rainbow Cactus flower color: Lemon yellow, Light Green, Pink and Red
Rainbow Cactus leaf color:
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
- Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Rainbow Cactus and Choy Sum
Care of Rainbow Cactus and Choy Sum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Rainbow Cactus 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 Rainbow Cactus 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.