Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Herbs, Shrub
Origin
Argentina
Asia, China, Japan, South-Eastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Sandy areas, Terrestrial
Semi desert, Shaded sites, Shady Edge
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
6-10
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Pale White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Olive
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Olive
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Olive
Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Circular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings, Stem Cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Requires regular watering
Needs Very high moisture, Never Over-water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas, Shallow soil, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Aphids, Rabbits, Snails
Allergy
Erythema, Swelling
Abdominal distension
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Blood purifying, Making cosmetics, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Gastrointestinal disorders, Urinary tract problems
Appetizer, Cardiac, constipation, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Liver problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Leaf Stalks, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Powdered and mixed with tea, Showy Purposes, Traditionally considered as lucky plant, Used as a laxative, Used as a thickener in soups
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Groundcover
Botanical Name
TEPHROCACTUS articulatus
PLEIOBLASTUS distichus
Common Name
Cholla
Dwarf Bamboo
In Hindi
Cholla संयंत्र
अजवाइन
In German
Cholla Pflanzen
Ajowan
In French
usine de Cholla
Ajowan
In Spanish
planta de Cholla
Trachyspermum ammi
In Greek
Cholla φυτών
σπόρους καραμπίνα
In Portuguese
planta Salão
aipo
In Polish
roślin Hall
seler
In Latin
plant Hall
semina Carom
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Apiales
Family
Cactaceae
Apiaceae
Genus
Tephrocactus
Trachyspermum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Cylindropuntieae
Apieae
Subfamily
Opuntioideae
Apioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Cholla and Ajwain plant
Season and care of Cholla and Ajwain plant is important to know. While considering everything about Cholla and Ajwain plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cholla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Ajwain plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cholla is Loam, Sand and for Ajwain plant is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cholla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Ajwain plant is Acidic, Neutral.
Cholla and Ajwain plant Physical Information
Cholla and Ajwain plant physical information is very important for comparison. Cholla height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Ajwain plant height is 5.00 cm and width 10.00 cm. The color specification of Cholla and Ajwain plant are as follows:
Cholla flower color: White and Light Pink
Cholla leaf color: Green and Olive
Ajwain plant flower color: Pale White
- Ajwain plant leaf color: Green
Care of Cholla and Ajwain plant
Care of Cholla and Ajwain plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cholla pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Ajwain plant pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Cholla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ajwain plant needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.