Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Types
Sringar, Mexican Single, Pearl
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Habitat
Cold Regions
agricultural areas, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
4-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 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
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Sienna, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Sea Green, Blue Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Sea Green, Blue Green
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Yellow 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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, From Rhizomes
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
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, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
cut main flower spike, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
8-8-8, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
8-8-8, since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mites, Thripes
Aphids, Beetles, Cabbage looper, Downy mildew, Fusarium leaf spot, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Attracts
Butterflies
Caterpillar, Mites
Allergy
-
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
Skin inflammation
Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Medicinal Uses
Antidepressant, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Sedative
Aging, Anti-oxidant, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Nutritive, Obesity, Rich in Potassium
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Making deodorants, Making Perfumes, Used as essential oil, Used for its medicinal properties
Culinary use, Sauces, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower
Botanical Name
POLIANTHES tuberosa
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)
Common Name
Tuberose
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi
In Hindi
रजनीगंधा
choy sum
In German
Tuberose
choy sum
In French
Tubéreuse
choy sum
In Spanish
nardo
choy sum
In Greek
Τουμπερόζα
choy sum
In Portuguese
Tuberosa
choy sum
In Polish
Tuberoza
choy sum
In Latin
Tuberose
choy sum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Capparales
Family
Amaryllidaceae
Brassicaceae
Genus
Polianthes
Brassica
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Tuberose and Choy Sum
Season and care of Tuberose and Choy Sum is important to know. While considering everything about Tuberose and Choy Sum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tuberose season is Summer and Fall and Choy Sum season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Tuberose is Loam, Sand and for Choy Sum is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tuberose is Acidic, Neutral and for Choy Sum is Acidic, Neutral.
Tuberose and Choy Sum Physical Information
Tuberose and Choy Sum physical information is very important for comparison. Tuberose height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm. The color specification of Tuberose and Choy Sum are as follows:
Tuberose flower color: White and Ivory
Tuberose leaf color: Green, Sea Green and Blue Green
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
- Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Tuberose and Choy Sum
Care of Tuberose and Choy Sum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tuberose pruning is done cut main flower spike, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Tuberose 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.