Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Tree
Origin
Argentina
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada, Central America
Types
Cylindropuntia spp.
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Habitat
Sandy areas, Terrestrial
Canyons, Dry areas, fencerows, Floodplains, Moist Soils, Old fields, open Woodlands, riparian zones, Roadsides, Thickets, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
3-9
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
White
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Fruit Color
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Dark Red, Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Olive
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Olive
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive
Yellow, Orange
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Olive
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Leaf Shape
Succulent
Oblanceolate , Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Root Division, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs
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, 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
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Erythema, Swelling
coma, dilation of pupils, Gastric, Respiratory problems, weakness
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Gastrointestinal disorders, Urinary tract problems
Cough, Sedative, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Fruits
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
TEPHROCACTUS articulatus
PRUNUS serotina
Common Name
Cholla
Black Cherry
In Hindi
Cholla संयंत्र
ब्लैक चेरी का पेड़
In German
Cholla Pflanzen
Schwarz Kirschbaum
In French
usine de Cholla
Noir Cherry Tree
In Spanish
planta de Cholla
Negro del cerezo
In Greek
Cholla φυτών
Μαύρο Cherry Tree
In Portuguese
planta Salão
Árvore de cereja preta
In Polish
roślin Hall
Czarny Cherry Tree
In Latin
plant Hall
Prunus serotina ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Rosales
Family
Cactaceae
Rosaceae
Genus
Tephrocactus
Prunus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Opuntioideae
Prunoideae
Season and Care of Cholla and Black Cherry
Season and care of Cholla and Black Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Cholla and Black Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cholla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Black Cherry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cholla is Loam, Sand and for Black Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cholla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Black Cherry is Acidic, Neutral.
Cholla and Black Cherry Physical Information
Cholla and Black Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Cholla height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Black Cherry height is 2,438.40 cm and width 914.40 cm. The color specification of Cholla and Black Cherry are as follows:
Cholla flower color: White and Light Pink
Cholla leaf color: Green and Olive
Black Cherry flower color: White
- Black Cherry leaf color: Green
Care of Cholla and Black Cherry
Care of Cholla and Black Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cholla pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Black Cherry 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 Black Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.