Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Tree
Origin
Argentina
Central Asia, India, Nepal
Types
Cylindropuntia spp.
White oak, Bluff oak, Muller oak
Habitat
Sandy areas, Terrestrial
Clay soil areas, Dry areas, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
6-9
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Red, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Sandy Brown, Sienna
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Olive
Green, Light Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Olive
Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive
Green, Dark Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Olive
Dark Green, Gray
Leaf Shape
Succulent
broad, flat
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Transplanting
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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
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 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
-
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Erythema, Swelling
Pollen
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
Chronic fatigue, Cramps, Diarrhea, Dysentry, gallstones, Haemorrhages, Menstrual Cramps
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as firewood, used for making charcoal
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
QUERCUS leucotrichophora
Common Name
Cholla
Banj Oak, Blackjack Oak, Himalayan Oak
In Hindi
Cholla संयंत्र
Blackjack Oak Tree
In German
Cholla Pflanzen
Blackjack Oak Tree
In French
usine de Cholla
Blackjack Oak Tree
In Spanish
planta de Cholla
Blackjack Oak Tree
In Greek
Cholla φυτών
Blackjack Oak Tree
In Portuguese
planta Salão
Blackjack Carvalho
In Polish
roślin Hall
Blackjack Oak Tree
In Latin
plant Hall
Blackjack quercum ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Fagales
Family
Cactaceae
Fagaceae
Genus
Tephrocactus
Quercus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Cholla and Blackjack Oak
Season and care of Cholla and Blackjack Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Cholla and Blackjack Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cholla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Blackjack Oak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cholla is Loam, Sand and for Blackjack Oak is Loam while the PH of soil for Cholla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Blackjack Oak is Acidic.
Cholla and Blackjack Oak Physical Information
Cholla and Blackjack Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Cholla height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Blackjack Oak height is 2,286.00 cm and width 1,219.20 cm. The color specification of Cholla and Blackjack Oak are as follows:
Cholla flower color: White and Light Pink
Cholla leaf color: Green and Olive
Blackjack Oak flower color: Red and Yellow green
- Blackjack Oak leaf color: Green, Light Green and Gray
Care of Cholla and Blackjack Oak
Care of Cholla and Blackjack Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cholla pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Blackjack Oak 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 Blackjack Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.