Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Vegetable
Types
Cylindropuntia spp.
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Habitat
Sandy areas, Terrestrial
agricultural areas, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
4-10
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Sienna, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Olive
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Olive
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Olive
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
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
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do not water the foliage, Keep the Soil well drained
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
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
8-8-8, since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Beetles, Cabbage looper, Downy mildew, Fusarium leaf spot, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Attracts
Birds
Caterpillar, Mites
Allergy
Erythema, Swelling
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
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Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Gastrointestinal disorders, Urinary tract problems
Aging, Anti-oxidant, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Nutritive, Obesity, Rich in Potassium
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Culinary use, Sauces, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower
Botanical Name
TEPHROCACTUS articulatus
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)
Common Name
Cholla
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi
In Hindi
Cholla संयंत्र
choy sum
In German
Cholla Pflanzen
choy sum
In French
usine de Cholla
choy sum
In Spanish
planta de Cholla
choy sum
In Greek
Cholla φυτών
choy sum
In Portuguese
planta Salão
choy sum
In Polish
roślin Hall
choy sum
In Latin
plant Hall
choy sum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Capparales
Family
Cactaceae
Brassicaceae
Genus
Tephrocactus
Brassica
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Cholla and Choy Sum
Season and care of Cholla and Choy Sum is important to know. While considering everything about Cholla and Choy Sum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cholla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Choy Sum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cholla is Loam, Sand and for Choy Sum is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cholla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Choy Sum is Acidic, Neutral.
Cholla and Choy Sum Physical Information
Cholla and Choy Sum physical information is very important for comparison. Cholla height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm. The color specification of Cholla and Choy Sum are as follows:
Cholla flower color: White and Light Pink
Cholla leaf color: Green and Olive
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
- Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Cholla and Choy Sum
Care of Cholla and Choy Sum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cholla pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Cholla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Choy Sum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.