Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Vegetable
Origin
Argentina
North America, Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Cylindropuntia spp.
Neck, Really Big Hybrid, Waltham
Habitat
Sandy areas, Terrestrial
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
9-11
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Yellow, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Olive
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Olive
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive
Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Olive
-
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full 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
Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
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
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
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Apply 12-12-12 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphate, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Ants, Bees
Allergy
Erythema, Swelling
Dermatitis
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Glowing Skin, Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Gastrointestinal disorders, Urinary tract problems
Antiasthamatic, anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, Cardiovascular problems, cholesterol-lowering, constipation, Diabetes, Fiber, High blood pressure, Immunity, Manganese, Rich in Potassium, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
For making oil, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
TEPHROCACTUS articulatus
CUCURBITA moschata 'Quantum'
Common Name
Cholla
Butternut Squash
In Hindi
Cholla संयंत्र
Butternut Squash Plant
In German
Cholla Pflanzen
Butternut Squash-Anlage
In French
usine de Cholla
Courge musquée Plante
In Spanish
planta de Cholla
Planta de la calabaza de Butternut
In Greek
Cholla φυτών
Κολοκύθια Φυτών
In Portuguese
planta Salão
Butternut Squash planta
In Polish
roślin Hall
Piżmowa roślin
In Latin
plant Hall
Planta butternut cucurbitae
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Violales
Family
Cactaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Genus
Tephrocactus
Cucurbita
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Opuntioideae
Papilionoideae
Season and Care of Cholla and Butternut Squash
Season and care of Cholla and Butternut Squash is important to know. While considering everything about Cholla and Butternut Squash Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cholla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Butternut Squash season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cholla is Loam, Sand and for Butternut Squash is Loam while the PH of soil for Cholla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Butternut Squash is Neutral.
Cholla and Butternut Squash Physical Information
Cholla and Butternut Squash physical information is very important for comparison. Cholla height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Butternut Squash height is 7.62 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of Cholla and Butternut Squash are as follows:
Cholla flower color: White and Light Pink
Cholla leaf color: Green and Olive
Butternut Squash flower color: Yellow and Gold
- Butternut Squash leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Care of Cholla and Butternut Squash
Care of Cholla and Butternut Squash include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cholla pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Butternut Squash pruning is done 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 Butternut Squash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.