Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada
Europe
Habitat
gardens, Hardwood forests
agricultural areas, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
4-10
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
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
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green
Sienna, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Butterfly shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
8-8-8, since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
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
Coarse
Medium
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Caterpillar, Mites
Allergy
-
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Diuretic
Aging, Anti-oxidant, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Nutritive, Obesity, Rich in Potassium
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
-
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
Feature Plant, Groundcover
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower
Botanical Name
JEFFERSONIA diphylla
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)
Common Name
-
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi
In Hindi
Twinleaf
choy sum
In German
Twinleaf
choy sum
In French
Twinleaf
choy sum
In Spanish
Twinleaf
choy sum
In Greek
Twinleaf
choy sum
In Portuguese
Twinleaf
choy sum
In Polish
Twinleaf
choy sum
In Latin
Twinleaf
choy sum
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Capparales
Family
Berberidaceae
Brassicaceae
Genus
Jeffersonia
Brassica
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Twinleaf and Choy Sum
Season and care of Twinleaf and Choy Sum is important to know. While considering everything about Twinleaf and Choy Sum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Twinleaf season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Choy Sum season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Twinleaf is Clay, Loam and for Choy Sum is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Twinleaf is Neutral, Alkaline and for Choy Sum is Acidic, Neutral.
Twinleaf and Choy Sum Physical Information
Twinleaf and Choy Sum physical information is very important for comparison. Twinleaf height is 15.20 cm and width 12.70 cm whereas Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm. The color specification of Twinleaf and Choy Sum are as follows:
Twinleaf flower color: White
Twinleaf leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
- Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Twinleaf and Choy Sum
Care of Twinleaf and Choy Sum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Twinleaf pruning is done Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning and Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Twinleaf 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.