Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Southeastern United States, California, Caribbean
Europe
Habitat
marshes, Swamps, Tropical Climate
agricultural areas, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
4-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 12, 13, 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
Mat-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Sienna, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Fin-shaped Tufts
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Indeterminate
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Plugs, Sod, Sprigs
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial 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
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
-
Caterpillar, Mites
Allergy
Congestion, Itchiness, sneezing
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
-
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
-
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Used in lawns and turf
Culinary use, Sauces, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Lawns and Turf
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower
Botanical Name
STENOTAPHRUM secundatum
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)
Common Name
Softleaf Buffalo Grass, St. Augustine Grass
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi
In Hindi
St. Augustine Grass
choy sum
In German
St. Augustine Grass
choy sum
In French
St. Augustine Grass
choy sum
In Spanish
St. Augustine Grass
choy sum
In Greek
St. Augustine Grass
choy sum
In Portuguese
St. Augustine Grass
choy sum
In Polish
St. Augustine Grass
choy sum
In Latin
St. Augustine Grass
choy sum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Capparales
Family
Poaceae
Brassicaceae
Genus
Stenotaphrum
Brassica
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of St. Augustine Grass and Choy Sum
Season and care of St. Augustine Grass and Choy Sum is important to know. While considering everything about St. Augustine Grass and Choy Sum Care, growing season is an essential factor. St. Augustine Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Choy Sum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for St. Augustine Grass is Loam, Sand and for Choy Sum is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for St. Augustine Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Choy Sum is Acidic, Neutral.
St. Augustine Grass and Choy Sum Physical Information
St. Augustine Grass and Choy Sum physical information is very important for comparison. St. Augustine Grass height is 760.00 cm and width 15.00 cm whereas Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm. The color specification of St. Augustine Grass and Choy Sum are as follows:
St. Augustine Grass flower color:
St. Augustine Grass leaf color: Green
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
- Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of St. Augustine Grass and Choy Sum
Care of St. Augustine Grass and Choy Sum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. St. Augustine Grass 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 St. Augustine Grass 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.