Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Herbs
Origin
Argentina
North America, Europe, Western Asia
Types
Cylindropuntia spp.
lupulus , cordifolius , lupuloides , neomexicanus , pubescens
Habitat
Sandy areas, Terrestrial
ditches, Lake margins
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
4-8
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Upright/Erect
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Green, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Olive
Chartreuse, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Olive
Dark Green, Light Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive
Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Olive
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Lobed and toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Semi-hardwood cuttings, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Requires regular watering
Keep ground moist, 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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
In Early Autumn, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, General purpose fertilizer with an NPK ratio 3-1-2
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Japanese Beetles, Red spider mite
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Erythema, Swelling
-
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Farmland, Informal Hedge, Wild gardens
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Gastrointestinal disorders, Urinary tract problems
anti bacterial, increase urine flow, Insomnia
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
extracted oil, Flowers
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
brewing beer
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Bedding Plant, Edible, Feature Plant, Herb / Vegetable, Rock Garden / Wall, Vine
Botanical Name
TEPHROCACTUS articulatus
HUMULUS lupulus 'Aureus'
Common Name
Cholla
Columbus Hops
In Hindi
Cholla संयंत्र
साधारण राज़क
In German
Cholla Pflanzen
Echter Hopfen
In French
usine de Cholla
Houblon
In Spanish
planta de Cholla
Humulus lupulus
In Greek
Cholla φυτών
Columbus Hops
In Portuguese
planta Salão
Lúpulo
In Polish
roślin Hall
Chmiel zwyczajny
In Latin
plant Hall
Columbus Hops
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Urticales
Family
Cactaceae
Cannabaceae
Genus
Tephrocactus
Humulus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Cholla and Columbus Hops
Season and care of Cholla and Columbus Hops is important to know. While considering everything about Cholla and Columbus Hops Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cholla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Columbus Hops season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cholla is Loam, Sand and for Columbus Hops is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Cholla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Columbus Hops is Acidic, Neutral.
Cholla and Columbus Hops Physical Information
Cholla and Columbus Hops physical information is very important for comparison. Cholla height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Columbus Hops height is 370.00 cm and width 7.10 cm. The color specification of Cholla and Columbus Hops are as follows:
Cholla flower color: White and Light Pink
Cholla leaf color: Green and Olive
Columbus Hops flower color: Green and Magenta
- Columbus Hops leaf color: Chartreuse and Yellow green
Care of Cholla and Columbus Hops
Care of Cholla and Columbus Hops include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cholla pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Columbus Hops pruning is done In Early Autumn, 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 Columbus Hops needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.