Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Aquatics
Origin
Argentina
World/Pandemic, North America, Caribbean, Europe, Northern Africa, Asia
Types
Cylindropuntia spp.
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Habitat
Sandy areas, Terrestrial
Boggy areas, Near ponds
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
2-12
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Sienna, Chocolate
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Olive
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Olive
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Olive
Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Requires regular watering
Does not require regular watering, Water Deeply
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Erythema, Swelling
Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Gastrointestinal disorders, Urinary tract problems
anticoagulant, Astringent, Burns, Diuretic, Emmenagogue, Galactogogue, Haemostatic, Miscellany, Refrigerant, Sedative, Tonic, Vulnerary
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Fibre, For making oil, used for weaving hats, Used in biomass, Used in paper industry, Weaving into Mats and Bags
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Water Gardens, Wildflower
Botanical Name
TEPHROCACTUS articulatus
TYPHA latifolia
Common Name
Cholla
Broadleaf Cattail, Common Cattail
In Hindi
Cholla संयंत्र
Broadleaf Cattail
In German
Cholla Pflanzen
Laub- Cattail
In French
usine de Cholla
broadleaf Cattail
In Spanish
planta de Cholla
Espadaña de hoja ancha
In Greek
Cholla φυτών
πλατύφυλλων Cattail
In Portuguese
planta Salão
broadleaf Tifa
In Polish
roślin Hall
Broadleaf Cattail
In Latin
plant Hall
broadleaf Cattail
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Typhales
Family
Cactaceae
Typhaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Opuntioideae
Pitcairnioideae
Season and Care of Cholla and Broadleaf Cattail
Season and care of Cholla and Broadleaf Cattail is important to know. While considering everything about Cholla and Broadleaf Cattail Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cholla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Broadleaf Cattail season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cholla is Loam, Sand and for Broadleaf Cattail is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cholla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Broadleaf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cholla and Broadleaf Cattail Physical Information
Cholla and Broadleaf Cattail physical information is very important for comparison. Cholla height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Broadleaf Cattail height is 182.88 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Cholla and Broadleaf Cattail are as follows:
Cholla flower color: White and Light Pink
Cholla leaf color: Green and Olive
Broadleaf Cattail flower color: Sienna and Chocolate
- Broadleaf Cattail leaf color: Green
Care of Cholla and Broadleaf Cattail
Care of Cholla and Broadleaf Cattail include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cholla pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Broadleaf Cattail pruning is done Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Cholla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Broadleaf Cattail needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.