Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Herbs
Origin
Argentina
Southern Europe
Types
Cylindropuntia spp.
-
Habitat
Sandy areas, Terrestrial
Cultivated Beds, Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
6-9
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
White, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Olive
White, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Olive
White, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive
White, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Olive
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, 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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in the growing season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Butterflies, pollinators
Allergy
Erythema, Swelling
Itchiness, Skin rash, Stomach pain, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Gastrointestinal disorders, Urinary tract problems
Antiseptic, Digestive disorders, Fever, Headache
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Added to salads, Used as essential oil, Used in making tea, Used to make herbal teas
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Bog Garden, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
TEPHROCACTUS articulatus
MENTHA suaveolens 'Variegata'
Common Name
Cholla
Applemint, Variegated Applemint
In Hindi
Cholla संयंत्र
Applemint Tree
In German
Cholla Pflanzen
Applemint Baum
In French
usine de Cholla
Applemint Arbre
In Spanish
planta de Cholla
Árbol Applemint
In Greek
Cholla φυτών
Applemint Δέντρο
In Portuguese
planta Salão
Árvore applemint
In Polish
roślin Hall
Applemint Drzewo
In Latin
plant Hall
Applemint ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Lamiales
Family
Cactaceae
Lamiaceae
Genus
Tephrocactus
Mentha
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Cylindropuntieae
Mentheae
Subfamily
Opuntioideae
Faboideae
Season and Care of Cholla and Applemint
Season and care of Cholla and Applemint is important to know. While considering everything about Cholla and Applemint Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cholla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Applemint season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cholla is Loam, Sand and for Applemint is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cholla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Applemint is Acidic, Neutral.
Cholla and Applemint Physical Information
Cholla and Applemint physical information is very important for comparison. Cholla height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Applemint height is 980.00 cm and width 2.50 cm. The color specification of Cholla and Applemint are as follows:
Cholla flower color: White and Light Pink
Cholla leaf color: Green and Olive
Applemint flower color: White and Pink
- Applemint leaf color: White and Light Green
Care of Cholla and Applemint
Care of Cholla and Applemint include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cholla pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Applemint pruning is done Prune in the growing season, 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 Applemint needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.