Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Herbs
Origin
Argentina
India, Iran
Types
Cylindropuntia spp.
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Habitat
Sandy areas, Terrestrial
Desert, Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
4-8
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Brownish Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Olive
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Olive
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive
Orange, Brown, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Olive
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Leaf Shape
Succulent
Compound
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison, Seedlings
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 water excessively
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
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Erythema, Swelling
convulsions, gastro-intestinal problems, Miscarriage
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
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Acne, Brightens the skin complexion, Moisturizing, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Gastrointestinal disorders, Urinary tract problems
Asthma, Bronchitis, epilepsy, Laxative, Upset stomach
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as a flavouring in food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Edible, Tropical
Botanical Name
TEPHROCACTUS articulatus
Ferula assa-foetida
Common Name
Cholla
Asafoetida
In Hindi
Cholla संयंत्र
हींग
In German
Cholla Pflanzen
asafoetida
In French
usine de Cholla
Asafoetida
In Spanish
planta de Cholla
Asa fétida
In Greek
Cholla φυτών
Μηδικό σίλφιο
In Portuguese
planta Salão
Asafoetida
In Polish
roślin Hall
Asafoetida
In Latin
plant Hall
Asafoetida
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Apiales
Family
Cactaceae
Fagaceae
Genus
Tephrocactus
Ferula
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Cholla and Asafoetida
Wondering what are the properties of Cholla and Asafoetida? We provide you with everything About Cholla and Asafoetida. Cholla has thorns and Asafoetida doesn't have thorns. Also Cholla does not have fragrant flowers. Cholla has allergic reactions like Erythema and Swelling and Asafoetida has allergic reactions like Erythema and Swelling. 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 Cholla and Asafoetida and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Cholla and Asafoetida
Season and care of Cholla and Asafoetida is important to know. While considering everything about Cholla and Asafoetida Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cholla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Asafoetida season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cholla is Loam, Sand and for Asafoetida is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cholla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Asafoetida is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cholla and Asafoetida Physical Information
Cholla and Asafoetida physical information is very important for comparison. Cholla height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Asafoetida height is 100.00 cm and width 40.00 cm. The color specification of Cholla and Asafoetida are as follows:
Cholla flower color: White and Light Pink
Cholla leaf color: Green and Olive
Asafoetida flower color: Yellow green
- Asafoetida leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Cholla and Asafoetida
Care of Cholla and Asafoetida include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cholla pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Asafoetida pruning is done 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 Asafoetida needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.