Alternanthera

Cholla

About Alternanthera and Cholla

Alternanthera

Cholla

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tender Perennial

Cactus or Succulent

Origin

Argentina

Types

Alternanthera reineckii Alternanthera sessilis Alternanthera philoxeroides Alternanthera bettzickiana Alternanthera caracasana

Cylindropuntia spp.

Number of Varieties

40020

0 40000

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Habitat

Grassland

Sandy areas, Terrestrial

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-119-11

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-1

10-1

Sunset Zone

H1, H2

8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Cushion/Mound-forming

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

30.50 cm30.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

30.50 cm15.20 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White

White, Light Pink

Flower Color Modifier

Fruit Color

Leaf Color in Spring

Red, Purple, Pink, Burgundy

Green, Olive

Leaf Color in Summer

Red, Purple, Pink, Burgundy

Green, Olive

Leaf Color in Fall

Red, Purple, Pink, Burgundy

Green, Olive

Leaf Color in Winter

Red, Purple, Pink, Burgundy

Green, Olive

Shape

Leaf Shape

Round

Succulent

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Indeterminate

Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires regular watering, Water Deeply

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Requires regular watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

✔ ✘

Edible Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

✔ ✘

Foliage Texture

Medium

Bold

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

✔ ✘

Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Allergy

Erythema, Swelling

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification

Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, Antioxidants

Burns, Gastrointestinal disorders, Urinary tract problems

Part of Plant Used

Whole plant

Leaves, Stem

Other Uses

Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant

Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical

Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

ALTERNANTHERA 'Raspberry Rum'

TEPHROCACTUS articulatus

Common Name

Alternanthera

Cholla

In Hindi

Gudrisag, Garundi

Cholla संयंत्र

In German

Alternanthera

Cholla Pflanzen

In French

Alternanthera

usine de Cholla

In Spanish

Alternanthera

planta de Cholla

In Greek

Alternanthera

Cholla φυτών

In Portuguese

Alternanthera

planta Salão

In Polish

Alternanthera

roślin Hall

In Latin

Alternanthera

plant Hall

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Caryophyllales

Family

Amaranthaceae

Cactaceae

Genus

Alternanthera

Tephrocactus

Clade

Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Eudicots

Tribe

Cylindropuntieae

Subfamily

Gomphrenoideae

Opuntioideae

Number of Species

2757

1 27800

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Properties of Alternanthera and Cholla

Wondering what are the properties of Alternanthera and Cholla? We provide you with everything About Alternanthera and Cholla. Alternanthera doesn't have thorns and Cholla doesn't have thorns. Also Alternanthera does not have fragrant flowers. Alternanthera has allergic reactions like and Cholla has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Alternanthera and Cholla and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Alternanthera and Cholla

Season and care of Alternanthera and Cholla is important to know. While considering everything about Alternanthera and Cholla Care, growing season is an essential factor. Alternanthera season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cholla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Alternanthera is Loam, Sand and for Cholla is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Alternanthera is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cholla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Alternanthera and Cholla Physical Information

Alternanthera and Cholla physical information is very important for comparison. Alternanthera height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Cholla height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Alternanthera and Cholla are as follows:

Alternanthera flower color: White
Alternanthera leaf color: Red, Purple, Pink and Burgundy
Cholla flower color: White and Light Pink
Cholla leaf color: Green and Olive

Care of Alternanthera and Cholla

Care of Alternanthera and Cholla include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Alternanthera pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cholla pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Alternanthera needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cholla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.