Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
World/Pandemic, North America, Europe, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa, Asia, India
Europe
Types
White Spanish
Gladalan White
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cropland, Farms, gardens
agricultural areas, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
4-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-3
Sunset Zone
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
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
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Yellow green
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Sienna, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
White, Green, Dark Green
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Sets
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires a lot of watering, Water twice a day in the initial period
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
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
Dispose of diseased portions, Prune after flowering
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize the soil before planting
8-8-8, since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Downy mildew, Leaf rust, Slugs, Soft scales
Aphids, Beetles, Cabbage looper, Downy mildew, Fusarium leaf spot, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Humidity, Shade areas, Shallow soil
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Aphids, Insects, Snails
Caterpillar, Mites
Allergy
Eye irritation, Gastric, Oral Allergy
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Blackheads, Good for the Scalp, Reduce Bruises
Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification, Insect Repellent
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Asthma, Bronchitis, cholesterol-lowering, Cough, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Diuretic, High blood pressure, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatism
Aging, Anti-oxidant, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Nutritive, Obesity, Rich in Potassium
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Sauces
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
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ALLIUM cepa 'White Ebenezer'
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)
Common Name
Garden Onion, White Onion
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi
In German
Zwiebel
choy sum
In French
Oignon
choy sum
In Spanish
Cebolla
choy sum
In Greek
Κρεμμύδι
choy sum
In Portuguese
Cebola
choy sum
In Polish
Cebula
choy sum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Capparales
Family
Liliaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Allieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Allioideae
Not Available
Season and Care of White Onion and Choy Sum
Season and care of White Onion and Choy Sum is important to know. While considering everything about White Onion and Choy Sum Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Onion season is Not Available and Choy Sum season is Not Available. The type of soil for White Onion is Loam, Sand and for Choy Sum is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for White Onion is Neutral and for Choy Sum is Acidic, Neutral.
White Onion and Choy Sum Physical Information
White Onion and Choy Sum physical information is very important for comparison. White Onion height is 60.00 cm and width 10.20 cm whereas Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm. The color specification of White Onion and Choy Sum are as follows:
White Onion flower color: White and Yellow green
White Onion leaf color: Green
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
- Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of White Onion and Choy Sum
Care of White Onion and Choy Sum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. White Onion pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions and Prune after flowering and Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer White Onion 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.