Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Sedge or Rush
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Northeastern United States, Western Europe
Argentina
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Grassland, moorlands
Sandy areas, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
9-11
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 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
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Light brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Gray Green, Gray
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Gray Green, Gray
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green, Gray
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Olive
Leaf Shape
Long hair-like leaves
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Aphids, Brown Spots, Galls
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Not Available
Erythema, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Burns, Gastrointestinal disorders, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Used for Landscaping
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
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
CAREX flacca
TEPHROCACTUS articulatus
Common Name
blue sedge, gray carex, glaucous sedge, carnation-grass
Cholla
In Hindi
ब्लू सेज
Cholla संयंत्र
In German
Blau-Segge
Cholla Pflanzen
In French
Bleu carex
usine de Cholla
In Spanish
azul de la juncia
planta de Cholla
In Greek
μπλε σπαθόχορτο
Cholla φυτών
In Portuguese
azul Sedge
planta Salão
In Polish
niebieski turzyca
roślin Hall
In Latin
blue Sedge
plant Hall
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Caryophyllales
Family
Cyperaceae
Cactaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Cylindropuntieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Opuntioideae
Season and Care of Blue Sedge and Cholla
Season and care of Blue Sedge and Cholla is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Sedge and Cholla Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Sedge season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Cholla season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Blue Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cholla is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Sedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cholla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Blue Sedge and Cholla Physical Information
Blue Sedge and Cholla physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Sedge height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Cholla height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Blue Sedge and Cholla are as follows:
Blue Sedge flower color: Yellow green
Blue Sedge leaf color: Blue Green, Gray Green and Gray
Cholla flower color: White and Light Pink
- Cholla leaf color: Green and Olive
Care of Blue Sedge and Cholla
Care of Blue Sedge and Cholla include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Sedge 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 Blue Sedge 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.