Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Not Available
Argentina
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Loamy soils, Rocky areas, Sandhills
Sandy areas, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
10-1
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Olive
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Succulent
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Hardwood Cuttings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Not Available
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full 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
Not Available
Single
Showy Fruit
Not Available
No
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
No
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No
Showy Foliage
Not Available
No
Showy Bark
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Invasive
Not Available
No
Self-Sowing
Not Available
No
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Erythema, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
Burns, Gastrointestinal disorders, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
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
Not Available
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Pachycereus pringlei
TEPHROCACTUS articulatus
Common Name
Cardon, Mexican giant cardon, elephant cactus
Cholla
In Hindi
Cardon
Cholla संयंत्र
In German
Cardon
Cholla Pflanzen
In French
Cardon
usine de Cholla
In Spanish
Cardon
planta de Cholla
In Greek
Cardon
Cholla φυτών
In Portuguese
Cardon
planta Salão
In Polish
Cardon
roślin Hall
In Latin
Cardon
plant Hall
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Caryophyllales
Family
Cactaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Pachycereus
Tephrocactus
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Pachycereeae
Cylindropuntieae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Opuntioideae
Properties of Cardon and Cholla
Wondering what are the properties of Cardon and Cholla? We provide you with everything About Cardon and Cholla. Cardon has thorns and Cholla doesn't have thorns. Also Cardon does not have fragrant flowers. Cardon has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Cholla has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions. 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 Cardon and Cholla and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Cardon and Cholla
Season and care of Cardon and Cholla is important to know. While considering everything about Cardon and Cholla Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cardon season is Not Available and Cholla season is Not Available. The type of soil for Cardon is Not Available and for Cholla is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cardon is Not Available and for Cholla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cardon and Cholla Physical Information
Cardon and Cholla physical information is very important for comparison. Cardon height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Cholla height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Cardon and Cholla are as follows:
Cardon flower color: White
Cardon leaf color: Not Available
Cholla flower color: White and Light Pink
- Cholla leaf color: Green and Olive
Care of Cardon and Cholla
Care of Cardon and Cholla include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cardon 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 Cardon 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.