Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Vegetable
Types
Cylindropuntia spp.
Chinese Cabbage, Napa Cabbage
Habitat
Sandy areas, Terrestrial
Farms, Fields, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
4-7
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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Olive
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Olive
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Olive
-
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Oblong Circular Round
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Requires regular watering
Keep ground moist, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen, Phosphate, Well-rotted manure
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Anthracnose, Bacterial soft rot, Blackleg, Damping off, Damping-off, Downy mildew, Flea beetle, Flea Beetles, Fungal Diseases, fungus, Red blotch, Watery soft rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Attracts
Birds
Beetles, Flies, Insects
Allergy
Erythema, Swelling
Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Gastrointestinal disorders, Urinary tract problems
Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, Digestion problems, Low calories, Nutrients, Skin Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Food for animals, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
TEPHROCACTUS articulatus
BRASSICA rapa( Pekinensis Group)
Common Name
Cholla
Celery Cabbage, Napa Cabbage
In Hindi
Cholla संयंत्र
अजवाइन गोभी
In German
Cholla Pflanzen
Sellerie Kohl
In French
usine de Cholla
céleri chou
In Spanish
planta de Cholla
apio col
In Greek
Cholla φυτών
σέλινο Λάχανο
In Portuguese
planta Salão
aipo couve
In Polish
roślin Hall
seler Kapusta
In Latin
plant Hall
Brassica apium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Brassicales
Family
Cactaceae
Brassicaceae
Genus
Tephrocactus
Brassica
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms
Tribe
Cylindropuntieae
Brassiceae
Season and Care of Cholla and Celery Cabbage
Season and care of Cholla and Celery Cabbage is important to know. While considering everything about Cholla and Celery Cabbage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cholla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Celery Cabbage season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cholla is Loam, Sand and for Celery Cabbage is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cholla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Celery Cabbage is Neutral.
Cholla and Celery Cabbage Physical Information
Cholla and Celery Cabbage physical information is very important for comparison. Cholla height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Celery Cabbage height is 22.90 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Cholla and Celery Cabbage are as follows:
Cholla flower color: White and Light Pink
Cholla leaf color: Green and Olive
Celery Cabbage flower color: Yellow
- Celery Cabbage leaf color: Light Green
Care of Cholla and Celery Cabbage
Care of Cholla and Celery Cabbage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cholla pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Celery Cabbage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Cholla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Celery Cabbage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.