Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Tree
Types
Cylindropuntia spp.
Lagerstroemia villosa, Lagerstroemia subcostata, Lagerstroemia microcarpa
Habitat
Sandy areas, Terrestrial
Coastal Regions, Open Forest, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
6-10
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Red
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Olive
Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Olive
Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive
Burgundy, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Olive
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Leaf Shape
Succulent
Cylindrical
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
From bulbs, Seedlings, Seperation, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Requires regular watering
Needs watering once a week, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Beetles, Insects, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Erythema, Swelling
allergic reaction, Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Gastrointestinal disorders, Urinary tract problems
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Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Flowers, Stem, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for woodware, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
TEPHROCACTUS articulatus
LAGERSTROEMIA 'Arapaho'
Common Name
Cholla
Hybrid Crapemyrtle
In Hindi
Cholla संयंत्र
क्रेप मेहंदी
In German
Cholla Pflanzen
Crapemyrtle
In French
usine de Cholla
Crapemyrtle
In Spanish
planta de Cholla
Crapemyrtle
In Greek
Cholla φυτών
Crapemyrtle
In Portuguese
planta Salão
Crapemyrtle
In Polish
roślin Hall
Crapemyrtle
In Latin
plant Hall
Crapemyrtle
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Myrtales
Family
Cactaceae
Lythraceae
Genus
Tephrocactus
Lagerstroemia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Cylindropuntieae
Lagerstroemieae
Subfamily
Opuntioideae
Lagerstroemieae
Season and Care of Cholla and Crapemyrtle
Season and care of Cholla and Crapemyrtle is important to know. While considering everything about Cholla and Crapemyrtle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cholla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Crapemyrtle season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cholla is Loam, Sand and for Crapemyrtle is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Cholla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Crapemyrtle is Acidic, Neutral.
Cholla and Crapemyrtle Physical Information
Cholla and Crapemyrtle physical information is very important for comparison. Cholla height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Crapemyrtle height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Cholla and Crapemyrtle are as follows:
Cholla flower color: White and Light Pink
Cholla leaf color: Green and Olive
Crapemyrtle flower color: Red
- Crapemyrtle leaf color: Dark Green and Burgundy
Care of Cholla and Crapemyrtle
Care of Cholla and Crapemyrtle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cholla pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Crapemyrtle pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, 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 Crapemyrtle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.