Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Grass
Origin
Argentina
North America, United States, Southwestern United States, Texas, Mexico
Types
Cylindropuntia spp.
Foxtail muhly, Devils Canyon muhly, alkali muhly
Habitat
Sandy areas, Terrestrial
High elevation, Hillside, Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
7-10
AHS Heat Zone
10-1
12 - 7
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Pink, Purple, White
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Brown, White
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Olive
Light Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Olive
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Olive
Blue Green, Gray Green, Tan
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
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
Needs less watering, Water every 3 weeks until the root ball is wet
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Grass Cuttting and pruning up to 5cm, Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, EDTA iron
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Erythema, Swelling
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Ground Cover
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Gastrointestinal disorders, Urinary tract problems
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Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
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Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
TEPHROCACTUS articulatus
MUHLENBERGIA emersleyi
Common Name
Cholla
Bull Grass
In Hindi
Cholla संयंत्र
Bull Grass
In German
Cholla Pflanzen
Bull Grass
In French
usine de Cholla
Bull Herbe
In Spanish
planta de Cholla
Bull Hierba
In Greek
Cholla φυτών
Δελτίο Grass
In Portuguese
planta Salão
touro grama
In Polish
roślin Hall
Bull Trawa
In Latin
plant Hall
Bull Grass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Cyperales
Genus
Tephrocactus
Muhlenbergia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Cylindropuntieae
Eragrostideae
Subfamily
Opuntioideae
Chloridoideae
Season and Care of Cholla and Bull Grass
Season and care of Cholla and Bull Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Cholla and Bull Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cholla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bull Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cholla is Loam, Sand and for Bull Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cholla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bull Grass is Acidic, Neutral.
Cholla and Bull Grass Physical Information
Cholla and Bull Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Cholla height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Bull Grass height is 45.72 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Cholla and Bull Grass are as follows:
Cholla flower color: White and Light Pink
Cholla leaf color: Green and Olive
Bull Grass flower color: Pink, Purple and White
- Bull Grass leaf color: Light Green and Blue Green
Care of Cholla and Bull Grass
Care of Cholla and Bull Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cholla pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bull Grass pruning is done Grass Cuttting and pruning up to 5cm, Prune in early spring, 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 Bull Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.