Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Cactus or Succulent
Types
Astilbe biternata, Astilbe chinensis, Astilbe thunbergii
Cylindropuntia spp.
Habitat
Mountain tops, Woodlands
Sandy areas, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
9-11
Sunset Zone
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Shape
Cone shaped
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water Deeply
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in spring, organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Root knot nematode, Scorch, Verticillium Wilt, Viruses
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
-
Erythema, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent weeds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Burns, Gastrointestinal disorders, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used for bedding in gardens
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ASTILBE 'Bridal Veil' ('('Brautschleier')')
TEPHROCACTUS articulatus
Common Name
Astilbe, Bridal Veil Astilbe
Cholla
In Hindi
Astilbe
Cholla संयंत्र
In German
Prachtspieren
Cholla Pflanzen
In French
Astilbe
usine de Cholla
In Spanish
Astilbe
planta de Cholla
In Greek
astilbe
Cholla φυτών
In Portuguese
astilbe
planta Salão
In Polish
astilbe
roślin Hall
In Latin
Artemisia
plant Hall
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Caryophyllales
Family
Saxifragaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Astilbe
Tephrocactus
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Season and Care of Astilbe and Cholla
Season and care of Astilbe and Cholla is important to know. While considering everything about Astilbe and Cholla Care, growing season is an essential factor. Astilbe season is Spring and Summer and Cholla season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Astilbe is Clay, Loam and for Cholla is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Astilbe is Acidic, Neutral and for Cholla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Astilbe and Cholla Physical Information
Astilbe and Cholla physical information is very important for comparison. Astilbe height is 61.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Cholla height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Astilbe and Cholla are as follows:
Astilbe flower color: White
Astilbe leaf color: Green
Cholla flower color: White and Light Pink
- Cholla leaf color: Green and Olive
Care of Astilbe and Cholla
Care of Astilbe and Cholla include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Astilbe pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead flowers and Cholla pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Astilbe needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cholla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.