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
Habitat
Sandy areas, Terrestrial
Hills, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
4-9
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
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Yellow, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
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
-
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
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
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
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Ants, Aphids, Birds
Allergy
Erythema, Swelling
-
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
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
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
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
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Fagales
Family
Cactaceae
Betulaceae
Genus
Tephrocactus
Betula
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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.