Arbutus

Cholla

About Arbutus and Cholla

Arbutus

Cholla

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Cactus or Succulent

Origin

Argentina

Types

Cylindropuntia spp.

Number of Varieties

1220

0 40000

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Habitat

All sorts of environments

Sandy areas, Terrestrial

USDA Hardiness Zone

7-99-11

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-6

10-1

Sunset Zone

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

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

Habit

Twisted/Contorted

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

460.00 cm30.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

240.00 cm15.20 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White

White, Light Pink

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Red

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Dark Green

Green, Olive

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Green, Olive

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green

Green, Olive

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Green

Green, Olive

Shape

Leaf Shape

Oval

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

Slow

Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring, Late Spring, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter

Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Salt

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Budding, Seedlings, Stem Cutting

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Average Water Needs

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

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun

Pruning

Cut leaves after fall, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Fungal Diseases, Rats, Red blotch

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Dry soil, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Bold

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Allergy

allergic conjunctivitis, Itchy eyes, Respiratory problems

Erythema, Swelling

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes

Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Beautiful Skin, Good for the Scalp, Moisturizing, Remove blemishes

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Absorbs greenhouse gases, Food for animals, Insect Repellent, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Acne, Dysentry, Nutritive, osteoporosis

Burns, Gastrointestinal disorders, Urinary tract problems

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Fruits, Leaves

Leaves, Stem

Other Uses

Animal Feed, Application in Handicrafts, Biomass for fuel, Oil is used for aromatherapy

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

Feature Plant, Mixed Border

Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Arbutus menziesii

TEPHROCACTUS articulatus

Common Name

Arbutus

Cholla

In Hindi

सदाबहार

Cholla संयंत्र

In German

Erdbeerbaum

Cholla Pflanzen

In French

arbousier

usine de Cholla

In Spanish

Arbitus

planta de Cholla

In Greek

κουμαριά

Cholla φυτών

In Portuguese

árbuto

planta Salão

In Polish

mącznik

roślin Hall

In Latin

arbutus

plant Hall

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Ericales

Caryophyllales

Family

Ericaceae

Cactaceae

Genus

Arbutus

Tephrocactus

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Eudicots

Tribe

Cylindropuntieae

Subfamily

Arbutoideae

Opuntioideae

Number of Species

857

1 27800

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Properties of Arbutus and Cholla

Wondering what are the properties of Arbutus and Cholla? We provide you with everything About Arbutus and Cholla. Arbutus doesn't have thorns and Cholla doesn't have thorns. Also Arbutus does not have fragrant flowers. Arbutus has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis, Itchy eyes and Respiratory problems and Cholla has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis, Itchy eyes and Respiratory problems. 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 Arbutus and Cholla and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Arbutus and Cholla

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

Arbutus and Cholla Physical Information

Arbutus and Cholla physical information is very important for comparison. Arbutus height is 460.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Cholla height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Arbutus and Cholla are as follows:

Arbutus flower color: White
Arbutus leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Cholla flower color: White and Light Pink
Cholla leaf color: Green and Olive

Care of Arbutus and Cholla

Care of Arbutus and Cholla include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Arbutus pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, 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 Arbutus 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.