Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruits, Tree
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Southeast Asia, Southern India
Argentina
Types
Kaghzi Mirzapuri, Kaghzi Gonda, Kagzi Etawah and Kagzi Banarasi
Cylindropuntia spp.
Habitat
Tropical Climate, Tropical regions, Wet forest
Sandy areas, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 12, 13, 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
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Yellow green
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Ivory
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Ivory
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Ivory
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Ivory
Green, Olive
Leaf Shape
Trident shaped
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs good drainage, Reduce water once established
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
General purpose fertilizer with an NPK ratio 3-1-2
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Downy mildew, fungus
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Birds, Leafminer, Squirrels
Birds
Allergy
Dizziness, Stomach pain
Erythema, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiasthamatic, Antirheumatic, Arthritis, Dermatitis
Burns, Gastrointestinal disorders, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Aegle marmelos
TEPHROCACTUS articulatus
Common Name
Bael , Bengal Quince, Wood apple
Cholla
In Hindi
बिल्व, बेल, बेलपत्थर,
Cholla संयंत्र
In German
Bengalische Quitte, Madjobaum
Cholla Pflanzen
In French
fruit de Beli, Coing du Bengale, Bilva
usine de Cholla
In Spanish
membrillo de Bengala, Bilva
planta de Cholla
In Greek
Βεγγάλης Κυδώνι
Cholla φυτών
In Portuguese
Fruta de Bael
planta Salão
In Polish
Kleiszcze smakowite
roślin Hall
In Latin
Bilwa
plant Hall
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Caryophyllales
Family
Solanaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Brugmansia
Tephrocactus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Datureae
Cylindropuntieae
Subfamily
Solanoideae
Opuntioideae
Season and Care of Bael and Cholla
Season and care of Bael and Cholla is important to know. While considering everything about Bael and Cholla Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bael season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cholla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bael is Loam, Sand and for Cholla is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bael is Neutral and for Cholla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bael and Cholla Physical Information
Bael and Cholla physical information is very important for comparison. Bael height is 1,000.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Cholla height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Bael and Cholla are as follows:
Bael flower color: White and Yellow green
Bael leaf color: Green and Ivory
Cholla flower color: White and Light Pink
- Cholla leaf color: Green and Olive
Care of Bael and Cholla
Care of Bael and Cholla include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bael pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches and Cholla pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bael 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.