Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Perennial
Types
Cylindropuntia spp.
Astilbe biternata, Astilbe chinensis, Astilbe thunbergii
Habitat
Sandy areas, Terrestrial
Mountain tops, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
4-9
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
White
Flower Color Modifier
-
Multi-Color
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Olive
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Olive
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Olive
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Cone shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Requires regular watering
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in spring, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Root knot nematode, Scorch, Verticillium Wilt, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Erythema, Swelling
-
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Borders, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Prevent weeds
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Gastrointestinal disorders, Urinary tract problems
-
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Flowers
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes, Used for bedding in gardens
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
TEPHROCACTUS articulatus
ASTILBE 'Bridal Veil' ('('Brautschleier')')
Common Name
Cholla
Astilbe, Bridal Veil Astilbe
In Hindi
Cholla संयंत्र
Astilbe
In German
Cholla Pflanzen
Prachtspieren
In French
usine de Cholla
Astilbe
In Spanish
planta de Cholla
Astilbe
In Greek
Cholla φυτών
astilbe
In Portuguese
planta Salão
astilbe
In Polish
roślin Hall
astilbe
In Latin
plant Hall
Artemisia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Rosales
Family
Cactaceae
Saxifragaceae
Genus
Tephrocactus
Astilbe
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Cholla and Astilbe
Season and care of Cholla and Astilbe is important to know. While considering everything about Cholla and Astilbe Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cholla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Astilbe season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cholla is Loam, Sand and for Astilbe is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Cholla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Astilbe is Acidic, Neutral.
Cholla and Astilbe Physical Information
Cholla and Astilbe physical information is very important for comparison. Cholla height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Astilbe height is 61.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Cholla and Astilbe are as follows:
Cholla flower color: White and Light Pink
Cholla leaf color: Green and Olive
Astilbe flower color: White
- Astilbe leaf color: Green
Care of Cholla and Astilbe
Care of Cholla and Astilbe include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cholla pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Astilbe pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead flowers. In summer Cholla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Astilbe needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.