Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Fruit
Origin
Argentina
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Southern Asia, Western Asia
Types
Cylindropuntia spp.
Not avaialable
Habitat
Sandy areas, Terrestrial
Hillside, Mountain Slopes, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
5-8
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, 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
Fruit Color
-
Red, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Olive
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Olive
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive
Green, Light Yellow, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Olive
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
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, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Requires regular watering
Medium
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, Partial shade
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Erythema, Swelling
Mouth itching, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Gastrointestinal disorders, Urinary tract problems
Cancer, constipation, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Heart problems, Tooth ache
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Fruits
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
TEPHROCACTUS articulatus
Malus domestica
Common Name
Cholla
Apple, Cooking Apple, Crimson King Apple, Red Cider Apple, Red Eating Apple
In Hindi
Cholla संयंत्र
Cider Apple
In German
Cholla Pflanzen
Cider Apple
In French
usine de Cholla
Cider Apple
In Spanish
planta de Cholla
sidra de manzana
In Greek
Cholla φυτών
Cider Apple
In Portuguese
planta Salão
sidra de maçã
In Polish
roślin Hall
Cider Apple
In Latin
plant Hall
Pupillam cisere
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Rosales
Family
Cactaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Cholla and Cider Apple
Season and care of Cholla and Cider Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Cholla and Cider Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cholla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cider Apple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cholla is Loam, Sand and for Cider Apple is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cholla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cider Apple is Acidic, Neutral.
Cholla and Cider Apple Physical Information
Cholla and Cider Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Cholla height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Cider Apple height is 370.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Cholla and Cider Apple are as follows:
Cholla flower color: White and Light Pink
Cholla leaf color: Green and Olive
Cider Apple flower color: White
- Cider Apple leaf color: Green
Care of Cholla and Cider Apple
Care of Cholla and Cider Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cholla pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cider Apple 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 Cider Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.