Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Europe
Habitat
Moist Soils, Terrestrial, Upland, Wet lands
agricultural areas, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-11
4-10
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
Thicket/Colonizing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brownish Red
Sienna, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Root Division
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs Very high moisture
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
bees
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
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Caterpillar, Mites
Allergy
allergic reaction, Pollen
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Water gardening, Wild gardens
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Medicinal Uses
Insect Bites, Treating fever
Aging, Anti-oxidant, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Nutritive, Obesity, Rich in Potassium
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Grown in botanical gardens as a specimen, Used as Ornamental plant
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, Water Gardens, Wildflower
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower
Botanical Name
SAURURUS cernuus
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)
Common Name
Lizard's Tail
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi
In Hindi
Saururus cernuus
choy sum
In German
Saururus cernuus
choy sum
In French
Saururus cernuus
choy sum
In Spanish
cernuus Saururus
choy sum
In Greek
Saururus cernuus
choy sum
In Portuguese
Saururus cernuus
choy sum
In Polish
Saururus cernuus
choy sum
In Latin
Saururi cernuus
choy sum
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Piperales
Capparales
Family
Saururaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Saururus cernuus and Choy Sum
Season and care of Saururus cernuus and Choy Sum is important to know. While considering everything about Saururus cernuus and Choy Sum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Saururus cernuus season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Choy Sum season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Saururus cernuus is Loam and for Choy Sum is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Saururus cernuus is Acidic, Neutral and for Choy Sum is Acidic, Neutral.
Saururus cernuus and Choy Sum Physical Information
Saururus cernuus and Choy Sum physical information is very important for comparison. Saururus cernuus height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm. The color specification of Saururus cernuus and Choy Sum are as follows:
Saururus cernuus flower color: White
Saururus cernuus leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
- Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Saururus cernuus and Choy Sum
Care of Saururus cernuus and Choy Sum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Saururus cernuus 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 Saururus cernuus 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.