Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Argentina
Types
Nolina microcarpa, Nolina texana
Cylindropuntia spp.
Habitat
Desert, Foot Hills, High elevation, Upland, Woodlands
Sandy areas, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
9-11
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 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
Cushion/Mound-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Green
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Yellow green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Water once every two or three weeks
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Anxiety, Depression, High blood cholestrol, High blood pressure, Pain, Stress
Erythema, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
-
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Erosion control, Food for animals, Provides ground cover
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Burns, Gastrointestinal disorders, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Animal Feed
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
Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
NOLINA microcarpa
TEPHROCACTUS articulatus
Common Name
Sacahuista, Palmilla
Cholla
In Hindi
Bear Grass
Cholla संयंत्र
In German
Bärn-Gras
Cholla Pflanzen
In French
ours Herbe
usine de Cholla
In Spanish
Hierba de oso
planta de Cholla
In Greek
αρκούδα Grass
Cholla φυτών
In Portuguese
bear Grass
planta Salão
In Polish
miś Trawa
roślin Hall
In Latin
herbas ferunt
plant Hall
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Caryophyllales
Family
Liliaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Nolina Michx
Tephrocactus
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Subfamily
Nolinoideae
Opuntioideae
Properties of Bear Grass and Cholla
Wondering what are the properties of Bear Grass and Cholla? We provide you with everything About Bear Grass and Cholla. Bear Grass doesn't have thorns and Cholla doesn't have thorns. Also Bear Grass does not have fragrant flowers. Bear Grass has allergic reactions like Anxiety, Depression, High blood cholestrol, High blood pressure, Pain and Stress and Cholla has allergic reactions like Anxiety, Depression, High blood cholestrol, High blood pressure, Pain and Stress. 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 Bear Grass and Cholla and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bear Grass and Cholla
Season and care of Bear Grass and Cholla is important to know. While considering everything about Bear Grass and Cholla Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bear Grass season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Cholla season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bear Grass is Loam, Sand and for Cholla is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bear Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cholla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bear Grass and Cholla Physical Information
Bear Grass and Cholla physical information is very important for comparison. Bear Grass height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm whereas Cholla height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Bear Grass and Cholla are as follows:
Bear Grass flower color: White and Green
Bear Grass leaf color: Yellow green
Cholla flower color: White and Light Pink
- Cholla leaf color: Green and Olive
Care of Bear Grass and Cholla
Care of Bear Grass and Cholla include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bear Grass 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 Bear Grass 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.