Cholla

Candelabra Primrose

About Cholla and Candelabra Primrose

Cholla

Candelabra Primrose

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Cactus or Succulent

Perennial

Origin

Argentina

Types

Cylindropuntia spp.

Number of Varieties

20-

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Habitat

Sandy areas, Terrestrial

Damp forests, Woodland Garden

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-113-8

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AHS Heat Zone

10-1

8-1

Sunset Zone

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

Habit

Upright/Erect

Rosette/Stemless

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

30.00 cm30.00 cm

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Minimum Width

15.20 cm15.00 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Light Pink

Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange

Flower Color Modifier

Fruit Color

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Olive

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Olive

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Olive

Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Olive

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Succulent

Oblong elliptic

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer

Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Divison, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

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

Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

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

Dry root rot, Leaf spot

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

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

Coarse

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Insects

Allergy

Erythema, Swelling

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Burns, Gastrointestinal disorders, Urinary tract problems

Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Stem

Flowers, Leaves

Other Uses

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

Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall

Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

TEPHROCACTUS articulatus

Primula beesiana

Common Name

Cholla

Candelabra Primrose, Primrose

In Hindi

Cholla संयंत्र

candelabra primrose

In German

Cholla Pflanzen

Kerzenleuchter Primel

In French

usine de Cholla

candélabre primevère

In Spanish

planta de Cholla

Primula beesiana

In Greek

Cholla φυτών

μανουάλια primrose

In Portuguese

planta Salão

prímula candelabros

In Polish

roślin Hall

kandelabry pierwiosnka

In Latin

plant Hall

candelabra Primrose

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Caryophyllales

Myrtales

Family

Cactaceae

Onagraceae

Genus

Tephrocactus

Oenothera

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Cylindropuntieae

Onagreae

Subfamily

Opuntioideae

Onagroideae

Number of Species

57145

1 27800

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Properties of Cholla and Candelabra Primrose

Wondering what are the properties of Cholla and Candelabra Primrose? We provide you with everything About Cholla and Candelabra Primrose. Cholla has thorns and Candelabra Primrose doesn't have thorns. Also Cholla does not have fragrant flowers. Cholla has allergic reactions like Erythema and Swelling and Candelabra Primrose 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 Candelabra Primrose and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Cholla and Candelabra Primrose

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

Cholla and Candelabra Primrose Physical Information

Cholla and Candelabra Primrose physical information is very important for comparison. Cholla height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Candelabra Primrose height is 30.00 cm and width 15.00 cm. The color specification of Cholla and Candelabra Primrose are as follows:

Cholla flower color: White and Light Pink
Cholla leaf color: Green and Olive
Candelabra Primrose flower color: Yellow, Red, Purple and Orange
Candelabra Primrose leaf color: Green

Care of Cholla and Candelabra Primrose

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