Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Tree
Origin
Argentina
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
Types
Cylindropuntia spp.
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Habitat
Sandy areas, Terrestrial
disturbed sites, Forest edges, gardens, Open Forest, Roadsides, Swamps, Urban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
3-7
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, 14
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Light Green, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Red, Crimson
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Olive
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Olive
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive
Yellow, Red, Orange, Gold, Crimson
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Olive
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Leaf Shape
Succulent
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Layering, Leaf Cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Requires regular watering
Keep ground moist, Medium, Requires consistently moist soil
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Keep Slightly Dry
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Pruning in early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Bonsai
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Borers, Honey fungus, Red blotch, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Deers, Rabbits, Squirrels
Allergy
Erythema, Swelling
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Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Agroforestry, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Gastrointestinal disorders, Urinary tract problems
Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
As a tea substitute, Florist trade and landscaping, Food for animals, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Street Trees
Botanical Name
TEPHROCACTUS articulatus
Acer ginnala
Common Name
Cholla
Amur Maple
In Hindi
Cholla संयंत्र
अमुर मेपल
In German
Cholla Pflanzen
Amur-Ahorn
In French
usine de Cholla
érable de l'Amour
In Spanish
planta de Cholla
arce de Amur
In Greek
Cholla φυτών
Amur Maple
In Portuguese
planta Salão
de bordo amur
In Polish
roślin Hall
klon amur
In Latin
plant Hall
amur acernis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Sapindales
Family
Cactaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Opuntioideae
Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Cholla and Amur Maple
Season and care of Cholla and Amur Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Cholla and Amur Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cholla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Amur Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cholla is Loam, Sand and for Amur Maple is Loam while the PH of soil for Cholla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Amur Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cholla and Amur Maple Physical Information
Cholla and Amur Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Cholla height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Amur Maple height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Cholla and Amur Maple are as follows:
Cholla flower color: White and Light Pink
Cholla leaf color: Green and Olive
Amur Maple flower color: Light Green and Ivory
- Amur Maple leaf color: Green
Care of Cholla and Amur Maple
Care of Cholla and Amur Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cholla pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Amur Maple pruning is done Pruning in early stages, 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 Amur Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Keep Slightly Dry.