Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Vegetable
Origin
China
Europe, Asia
Habitat
Banks, Slopes
orchards, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
3-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
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
Oval or Rounded
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Tan, Brown, Sienna
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Spoon Shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Deer resistant, Pollution, Shade areas
Cold climate
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in spring, Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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Fertilizers
Nitrogen, use all-purpose fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Sooty Mold
Aphids, Red blotch, Seedcorn maggot, Whiteflies, Worms
Plant Tolerance
Deer resistant, Drought, Pollution, Shade areas
Cold climate, Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Deers, Flea beetles, Insects
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Food for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
anti-cancer, Vitamin A, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Leaves
Other Uses
Food for animals, Showy Purposes
Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
SARCOCOCCA confusa
BRASSICA rapa( Narinosa Group)
Common Name
Sweet Box
Tat Soi, Tatsoi
In Hindi
Sarcococca confusa
Tatsoi
In German
Sarcococca verwirrt
Tatsoi
In French
Sarcococca confus
Tatsoi
In Spanish
Sarcococca confundido
Tatsoi
In Greek
Sarcococca συγχέεται
Tatsoi
In Portuguese
Sarcococca confuso
Tatsoi
In Polish
sarcococca mylić
Tatsoi
In Latin
confusa Sarcococca
Tatsoi
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Buxales
Brassicales
Family
Buxaceae
Brassicaceae
Genus
Sarcococca
Brassica
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Sarcococca confusa and Tatsoi
Season and care of Sarcococca confusa and Tatsoi is important to know. While considering everything about Sarcococca confusa and Tatsoi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sarcococca confusa season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tatsoi season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sarcococca confusa is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Tatsoi is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sarcococca confusa is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tatsoi is Acidic, Neutral.
Sarcococca confusa and Tatsoi Physical Information
Sarcococca confusa and Tatsoi physical information is very important for comparison. Sarcococca confusa height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Tatsoi height is 10.20 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Sarcococca confusa and Tatsoi are as follows:
Sarcococca confusa flower color: White and Ivory
Sarcococca confusa leaf color: Dark Green and Yellow green
Tatsoi flower color: Yellow
- Tatsoi leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Sarcococca confusa and Tatsoi
Care of Sarcococca confusa and Tatsoi include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sarcococca confusa pruning is done Prune in spring, Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tatsoi pruning is done . In summer Sarcococca confusa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tatsoi needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.