Cholla

Broomsedge

About Cholla and Broomsedge

Cholla

Broomsedge

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Cactus or Succulent

Grass

Origin

Argentina

United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas

Types

Cylindropuntia spp.

Virginia water horehound

Number of Varieties

20-

0 40000

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Habitat

Sandy areas, Terrestrial

Along Railroads, Barren waste areas, Hill prairies, Mined land, Pastures, Roadsides, Rocky glades, Sandy areas, Upland, Upland clay prairies, Upland sand prairies, Upland sandy savannas, Upland savannas, Upland soils

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-115-8

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

10-1

9 - 1

Sunset Zone

8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

30.00 cm60.96 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

15.20 cm30.48 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Light Pink

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Olive

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Olive

Light Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Olive

Orange, Tan, Brown

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Olive

Tan, Sandy Brown

Shape

Leaf Shape

Succulent

Grass like

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer

Early Fall, Fall

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Pollution, Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Divison, Root Division, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Requires regular watering

Average Water Needs, Medium

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Bold

Fine

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Birds, Butterflies

Allergy

Erythema, Swelling

Pollen

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Food for birds, Wildlife

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Burns, Gastrointestinal disorders, Urinary tract problems

Back pain, Diarrhea, Frostbite, Itching, Piles, Sore Eyes, Sore throat

Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Stem

Root, Seeds, Stem

Other Uses

Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant

Cattle Fodder, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall

Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

TEPHROCACTUS articulatus

ANDROPOGON virginicus

Common Name

Cholla

Broomsedge, Broomsedge Bluestem

In Hindi

Cholla संयंत्र

Broomsedge grass

In German

Cholla Pflanzen

broomsedge Gras

In French

usine de Cholla

broomsedge herbe

In Spanish

planta de Cholla

hierba Broomsedge

In Greek

Cholla φυτών

Broomsedge γρασίδι

In Portuguese

planta Salão

Broomsedge grama

In Polish

roślin Hall

Broomsedge trawy

In Latin

plant Hall

Broomsedge herba

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Liliopsida

Order

Caryophyllales

Cyperales

Family

Cactaceae

Poaceae

Genus

Tephrocactus

Andropogon

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots

Tribe

Cylindropuntieae

Andropogoneae

Subfamily

Opuntioideae

Panicoideae

Number of Species

571

1 27800

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Properties of Cholla and Broomsedge

Wondering what are the properties of Cholla and Broomsedge? We provide you with everything About Cholla and Broomsedge. Cholla has thorns and Broomsedge doesn't have thorns. Also Cholla does not have fragrant flowers. Cholla has allergic reactions like Erythema and Swelling and Broomsedge has allergic reactions like Erythema and Swelling. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Cholla and Broomsedge and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Cholla and Broomsedge

Season and care of Cholla and Broomsedge is important to know. While considering everything about Cholla and Broomsedge Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cholla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Broomsedge season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cholla is Loam, Sand and for Broomsedge is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cholla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Broomsedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Cholla and Broomsedge Physical Information

Cholla and Broomsedge physical information is very important for comparison. Cholla height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Broomsedge height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm. The color specification of Cholla and Broomsedge are as follows:

Cholla flower color: White and Light Pink
Cholla leaf color: Green and Olive
Broomsedge flower color:
Broomsedge leaf color: Green

Care of Cholla and Broomsedge

Care of Cholla and Broomsedge include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cholla pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Broomsedge 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 Broomsedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.