Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Vegetable
Origin
Argentina
Southern Asia
Types
Cylindropuntia spp.
Slicing, Pickling and burpless
Habitat
Sandy areas, Terrestrial
Floodplains, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
7-8
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Yellow, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Olive
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Olive
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive
Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Olive
-
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Requires regular watering
Keep ground moist, Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering, 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
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Anthracnose, Bacteria wilt, Downy mildew, Fungal Diseases, fungus, Fusarium wilt, Leaf spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Ants, Birds, Flying insects, Insects, Rats, Squirrels
Allergy
Erythema, Swelling
Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Gastrointestinal disorders, Urinary tract problems
anti-cancer, Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, Combats Stress, Improve heart health, Indigestion, Inflammation
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
TEPHROCACTUS articulatus
CUCUMIS sativus 'Diva'
Common Name
Cholla
Cucumber
In Hindi
Cholla संयंत्र
खीरा
In German
Cholla Pflanzen
Gurke
In French
usine de Cholla
concombre
In Spanish
planta de Cholla
Pepino
In Greek
Cholla φυτών
αγγούρι
In Portuguese
planta Salão
pepino
In Polish
roślin Hall
ogórek
In Latin
plant Hall
cucumeris
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Cucurbitales
Family
Cactaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Genus
Tephrocactus
Cucumis
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Cylindropuntieae
Melothrieae
Subfamily
Opuntioideae
Cucurbitoideae
Season and Care of Cholla and Cucumber
Season and care of Cholla and Cucumber is important to know. While considering everything about Cholla and Cucumber Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cholla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cucumber season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cholla is Loam, Sand and for Cucumber is Loam while the PH of soil for Cholla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cucumber is Neutral.
Cholla and Cucumber Physical Information
Cholla and Cucumber physical information is very important for comparison. Cholla height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Cucumber height is 15.20 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Cholla and Cucumber are as follows:
Cholla flower color: White and Light Pink
Cholla leaf color: Green and Olive
Cucumber flower color: Yellow and Gold
- Cucumber leaf color: Light Green
Care of Cholla and Cucumber
Care of Cholla and Cucumber include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cholla pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cucumber pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove shoots. In summer Cholla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cucumber needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.