Origin
South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Texas
Europe
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
agricultural areas, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
4-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 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
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Orange, Lavender, Plum
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Chocolate
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
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Moist, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Loam, Moist, Sandy
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
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Attracts
-
Caterpillar, Mites
Allergy
-
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Medicinal Uses
-
Aging, Anti-oxidant, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Nutritive, Obesity, Rich in Potassium
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for making black dye
Culinary use, Sauces, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower
Botanical Name
PROBOSCIDEA louisianica
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)
Common Name
Ram's Horn
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi
In Hindi
Proboscidea louisianica
choy sum
In German
Proboscidea louisianica
choy sum
In French
PROBOSCIDEA louisianica
choy sum
In Spanish
louisianica PROBOSCIDEA
choy sum
In Greek
proboscidea louisianica
choy sum
In Portuguese
proboscidea louisianica
choy sum
In Polish
Proboscidea louisianica
choy sum
In Latin
proboscidea louisianica
choy sum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Capparales
Family
Pedaliaceae
Brassicaceae
Genus
Proboscidea
Brassica
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Ram's Horn and Choy Sum
Season and care of Ram's Horn and Choy Sum is important to know. While considering everything about Ram's Horn and Choy Sum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ram's Horn season is Summer and Fall and Choy Sum season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Ram's Horn is Loam, Sand and for Choy Sum is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ram's Horn is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Choy Sum is Acidic, Neutral.
Ram's Horn and Choy Sum Physical Information
Ram's Horn and Choy Sum physical information is very important for comparison. Ram's Horn height is 30.50 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm. The color specification of Ram's Horn and Choy Sum are as follows:
Ram's Horn flower color: White, Orange, Lavender and Plum
Ram's Horn leaf color: Green
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
- Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Ram's Horn and Choy Sum
Care of Ram's Horn and Choy Sum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ram's Horn 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 Ram's Horn 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.