Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Grass
Types
Cylindropuntia spp.
Timor Black Bamboo, Javanese Black Bamboo, Black Asper Bamboo
Habitat
Sandy areas, Terrestrial
Not marine, Terrícola
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
6-10
AHS Heat Zone
10-1
12 - 4
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
-
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Olive
Lime Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Olive
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive
Lime Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Olive
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
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
-
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Water Deeply, Water occasionally
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, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch Tips, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen, Phosphorous
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Erythema, Swelling
Dermatitis, Rash
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Gastrointestinal disorders, Urinary tract problems
Antiemetic, Antitussive, Astringent, Depurative, Diuretic, Expectorant, Febrifuge, Sedative, Styptic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Stem
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Basketary, Showy Purposes, Used for woodware, Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
TEPHROCACTUS articulatus
PHYLLOSTACHYS nigra
Common Name
Cholla
Black Bamboo, Running Bamboo
In Hindi
Cholla संयंत्र
काला बांस
In German
Cholla Pflanzen
schwarzer Bambus
In French
usine de Cholla
bambou noir
In Spanish
planta de Cholla
negro de bambú
In Greek
Cholla φυτών
μαύρο μπαμπού
In Portuguese
planta Salão
Black Bamboo
In Polish
roślin Hall
Czarny Bambus
In Latin
plant Hall
niger Bamboo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Cyperales
Genus
Tephrocactus
Phyllostachys Siebold & Zucc
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Cylindropuntieae
Bambuseae
Subfamily
Opuntioideae
Bambusoideae
Season and Care of Cholla and Black Bamboo
Season and care of Cholla and Black Bamboo is important to know. While considering everything about Cholla and Black Bamboo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cholla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Black Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cholla is Loam, Sand and for Black Bamboo is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cholla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Black Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cholla and Black Bamboo Physical Information
Cholla and Black Bamboo physical information is very important for comparison. Cholla height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Black Bamboo height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Cholla and Black Bamboo are as follows:
Cholla flower color: White and Light Pink
Cholla leaf color: Green and Olive
Black Bamboo flower color:
- Black Bamboo leaf color: Lime Green
Care of Cholla and Black Bamboo
Care of Cholla and Black Bamboo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cholla pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Black Bamboo pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch Tips, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Cholla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black Bamboo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.