Cholla

Black Birch

About Cholla and Black Birch

Cholla

Black Birch

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Biennial

Type

Cactus or Succulent

Tree

Origin

Argentina

Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States

Types

Cylindropuntia spp.

Yellow Birch, Paper Birch, River Birch

Number of Varieties

2040

0 40000

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Habitat

Sandy areas, Terrestrial

Hills, Moist Soils

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-114-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

10-1

9-1

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, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

30.00 cm2,133.60 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

15.20 cm762.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Light Pink

Yellow, Brown

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Black

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Olive

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Olive

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Olive

Yellow, Light Yellow, Tan

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Olive

Shape

Leaf Shape

Succulent

Pinnate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer

Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Requires regular watering

Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply, Water more frequently during periods of extreme drought

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam

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 branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove hanging branches

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize twice a year, Nitrogen

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Bold

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Ants, Aphids, Birds

Allergy

Erythema, Swelling

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Burns, Gastrointestinal disorders, Urinary tract problems

Antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Boils, bowel syndrome, Combats Stress, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Heart problems, Kidney Stones, Osteoarthritis, Skin Disorders, Urinary tract problems

Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Stem

Bark, Leaves, Sap

Other Uses

Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant

Medicinal oil, Used as essential oil

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall

Feature Plant, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

TEPHROCACTUS articulatus

BETULA nigra 'Studetec'

Common Name

Cholla

Black Birch, River Birch, Tecumseh Compact River Birch

In Hindi

Cholla संयंत्र

काले बर्च वृक्ष

In German

Cholla Pflanzen

Schwarze Birke

In French

usine de Cholla

Noir Bouleau

In Spanish

planta de Cholla

Negro del árbol de abedul

In Greek

Cholla φυτών

Μαύρο Birch Tree

In Portuguese

planta Salão

Bétula Preto

In Polish

roślin Hall

Czarny Brzoza

In Latin

plant Hall

Niger Caerulus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Caryophyllales

Fagales

Family

Cactaceae

Betulaceae

Genus

Tephrocactus

Betula

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Cylindropuntieae

Subfamily

Opuntioideae

Number of Species

5740

1 27800

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Properties of Cholla and Black Birch

Wondering what are the properties of Cholla and Black Birch? We provide you with everything About Cholla and Black Birch. Cholla has thorns and Black Birch doesn't have thorns. Also Cholla does not have fragrant flowers. Cholla has allergic reactions like Erythema and Swelling and Black Birch 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 Black Birch and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Cholla and Black Birch

Season and care of Cholla and Black Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Cholla and Black Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cholla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Black Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cholla is Loam, Sand and for Black Birch is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Cholla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Black Birch is Acidic, Neutral.

Cholla and Black Birch Physical Information

Cholla and Black Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Cholla height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Black Birch height is 2,133.60 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Cholla and Black Birch are as follows:

Cholla flower color: White and Light Pink
Cholla leaf color: Green and Olive
Black Birch flower color: Yellow and Brown
Black Birch leaf color: Green and Light Green

Care of Cholla and Black Birch

Care of Cholla and Black Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cholla pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Black Birch pruning is done Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove hanging branches. In summer Cholla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.