Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Annual
Type
Flowering Plants
Vegetable
Origin
Southwestern United States
Europe, Asia
Habitat
Alpine Meadows, Cold Regions, Shady Edge
orchards, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
3-8
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 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
Rosette/Stemless
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Ivory
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Light Green
Tan, Brown, Sienna
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Dark Green
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Dark Green
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Dark Green
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Spoon Shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Frost
Cold climate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
reseeds, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
-
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Aphids, Red blotch, Seedcorn maggot, Whiteflies, Worms
Plant Tolerance
Frost
Cold climate, Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Deers, Flea beetles, Insects
Allergy
Pollen, Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
anti-cancer, Vitamin A, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
-
Leaves
Other Uses
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects., 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
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
AGAVE toumeyana
BRASSICA rapa( Narinosa Group)
Common Name
Honesty , Chinese Money
Tat Soi, Tatsoi
In Hindi
silver dollar
Tatsoi
In German
Einjähriges Silberblatt
Tatsoi
In French
Monnaie-du-Pape
Tatsoi
In Spanish
planta de la plata
Tatsoi
In Greek
silver dollar
Tatsoi
In Portuguese
silver dollar
Tatsoi
In Polish
Miesiącznica roczna
Tatsoi
In Latin
silver dollar
Tatsoi
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Brassicales
Family
Agavaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Silver Dollar and Tatsoi
Season and care of Silver Dollar and Tatsoi is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Dollar and Tatsoi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Dollar season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tatsoi season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Silver Dollar is Sand and for Tatsoi is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silver Dollar is Neutral and for Tatsoi is Acidic, Neutral.
Silver Dollar and Tatsoi Physical Information
Silver Dollar and Tatsoi physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Dollar height is 15.20 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Tatsoi height is 10.20 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Silver Dollar and Tatsoi are as follows:
Silver Dollar flower color: Ivory
Silver Dollar leaf color: White and Dark Green
Tatsoi flower color: Yellow
- Tatsoi leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Silver Dollar and Tatsoi
Care of Silver Dollar and Tatsoi include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Dollar pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Tatsoi pruning is done . In summer Silver Dollar 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.