Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Herbs
Types
Cylindropuntia spp.
-
Habitat
Sandy areas, Terrestrial
Pastures, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
-9999
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A2, 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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Blue
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
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Olive
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
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
Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune regularly, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Japanese Beetles
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Erythema, Swelling
belching, bloating, Diarrhea, Digestive Problems, gas, gastro-intestinal problems, Headache, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Gastrointestinal disorders, Urinary tract problems
Demulcent, Diuretic, Emollient, Fever, Kidney problems, Pulmonary afflictions
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
TEPHROCACTUS articulatus
BORAGO officinalis
Common Name
Cholla
Borage, starflower
In Hindi
Cholla संयंत्र
Borage
In German
Cholla Pflanzen
Borretsch
In French
usine de Cholla
Bourrache
In Spanish
planta de Cholla
borraja
In Greek
Cholla φυτών
Borage
In Portuguese
planta Salão
Borragem
In Polish
roślin Hall
Ogórecznik
In Latin
plant Hall
borage
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Lamiales
Family
Cactaceae
Boraginaceae
Genus
Tephrocactus
Borago
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Cholla and Borage
Season and care of Cholla and Borage is important to know. While considering everything about Cholla and Borage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cholla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Borage season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cholla is Loam, Sand and for Borage is Loam while the PH of soil for Cholla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Borage is Neutral.
Cholla and Borage Physical Information
Cholla and Borage physical information is very important for comparison. Cholla height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Borage height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Cholla and Borage are as follows:
Cholla flower color: White and Light Pink
Cholla leaf color: Green and Olive
Borage flower color: Blue
- Borage leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Cholla and Borage
Care of Cholla and Borage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cholla pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Borage pruning is done Prune regularly and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Cholla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Borage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.