Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Vegetable
Origin
Argentina
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Cylindropuntia spp.
Cherry Stuffer, Sweet Cherry, Hot Cherry
Habitat
Sandy areas, Terrestrial
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
5-12
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
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
White
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Olive
Sea Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Olive
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive
Dark Green, Black
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Olive
Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
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
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, Do Not over Water
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
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Armyworm, Borers, Red blotch, Stink bugs, Worms
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Salt
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Aphids, Beetles
Allergy
Erythema, Swelling
Eye irritation, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Gastrointestinal disorders, Urinary tract problems
Vitamin A, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Fruits
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as a nutritious food item, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Botanical Name
TEPHROCACTUS articulatus
CAPSICUM annuum 'Cherry Pick'
Common Name
Cholla
Cherry Pepper, Cherry Pick Pepper
In Hindi
Cholla संयंत्र
चेरी मिर्च
In German
Cholla Pflanzen
Kirsche Pfeffer
In French
usine de Cholla
cerise Pepper
In Spanish
planta de Cholla
cereza de la pimienta
In Greek
Cholla φυτών
Cherry πιπέρι
In Portuguese
planta Salão
cereja pimenta
In Polish
roślin Hall
Cherry Pieprz
In Latin
plant Hall
Cherry Pepper
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Solanales
Family
Cactaceae
Solanaceae
Genus
Tephrocactus
Capsicum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Cylindropuntieae
Capsiceae
Season and Care of Cholla and Cherry Pepper
Season and care of Cholla and Cherry Pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Cholla and Cherry Pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cholla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cherry Pepper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cholla is Loam, Sand and for Cherry Pepper is Loam while the PH of soil for Cholla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cherry Pepper is Neutral.
Cholla and Cherry Pepper Physical Information
Cholla and Cherry Pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Cholla height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Cherry Pepper height is 45.70 cm and width 40.60 cm. The color specification of Cholla and Cherry Pepper are as follows:
Cholla flower color: White and Light Pink
Cholla leaf color: Green and Olive
Cherry Pepper flower color: White
- Cherry Pepper leaf color: Sea Green
Care of Cholla and Cherry Pepper
Care of Cholla and Cherry Pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cholla pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cherry Pepper 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 Cherry Pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.