Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Bulb, Flowering Plants
Origin
Argentina
Aegean Islands, Central Asia, Middle East, North Africa, Southern Europe, Western China
Types
Cylindropuntia spp.
Crocus abantensis, Crocus adanensis, Crocus biflorus, Crocus chrysanthus, Crocus korolkowii
Habitat
Sandy areas, Terrestrial
Scrubs, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
3-8
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Blue, Orange, Pink, Purple, White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Olive
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Olive
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Olive
Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring, Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
From bulbs, Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Requires regular watering
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Water Deeply, Water twice a day in the initial period, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loamy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Botrytis Blight, Mushroom root rot, Narcissus Basal Rot, Narcissus Bulb Fly, Slugs, Snails, Tulip Fire, Tulip Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Erythema, Swelling
-
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Gastrointestinal disorders, Urinary tract problems
Arthritis, Gout
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Whole plant
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
-
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
-
Botanical Name
TEPHROCACTUS articulatus
Crocus Longiflorus
Common Name
Cholla
Crocus
In Hindi
Cholla संयंत्र
Crocus
In German
Cholla Pflanzen
Krokus
In French
usine de Cholla
Crocus
In Spanish
planta de Cholla
Azafrán
In Greek
Cholla φυτών
κρόκος
In Portuguese
planta Salão
Açafrão
In Polish
roślin Hall
Krokus
In Latin
plant Hall
Erocum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Asparagales
Family
Cactaceae
Iridaceae
Genus
Tephrocactus
Crocus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Opuntioideae
Crocoideae
Season and Care of Cholla and Crocus
Season and care of Cholla and Crocus is important to know. While considering everything about Cholla and Crocus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cholla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Crocus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cholla is Loam, Sand and for Crocus is Loamy while the PH of soil for Cholla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Crocus is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Cholla and Crocus Physical Information
Cholla and Crocus physical information is very important for comparison. Cholla height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Crocus height is 10.00 cm and width 5.10 cm. The color specification of Cholla and Crocus are as follows:
Cholla flower color: White and Light Pink
Cholla leaf color: Green and Olive
Crocus flower color: Blue, Orange, Pink, Purple, White and Yellow
- Crocus leaf color: Green
Care of Cholla and Crocus
Care of Cholla and Crocus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cholla pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Crocus pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning. In summer Cholla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Crocus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.