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About Cholla and Cumin


About Cumin and Cholla


What is

Life Span
Perennial  
Annual  

Type
Cactus or Succulent  
Herbs  

Origin
Argentina  
Mediterranean, Northern Africa  

Types
Cylindropuntia spp.  
White cumin, Brown cumin, Black cumin  

Number of Varieties
20  
99+
3  
99+

Habitat
Sandy areas, Terrestrial  
Fields, meadows, Temperate Regions  

USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11  
-9999  

AHS Heat Zone
10-1  
12-1  

Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24  
A1, A2, 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  
Clump-Forming  

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
30.00 cm  
99+
25.40 cm  
99+

Minimum Width
15.20 cm  
99+
25.40 cm  
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
White, Light Pink  
White, Purple  

Flower Color Modifier
-  
Bicolor  

Fruit Color
-  
Tan, Sandy Brown  

Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Olive  
Green  

Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Olive  
Green  

Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive  
Green  

Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Olive  
Light Green  

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Succulent  
Compound  

Thorns
Yes  
No  

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter  

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun  
Full Sun, Partial Sun  

Growth Rate
Medium  
Very Fast  

Type of Soil
Loam, Sand  
Loam, Sand  

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline  
Neutral, Alkaline  

Soil Drainage
Well drained  
Well drained  

Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer  
Indeterminate  

Repeat Bloomer
No  
No  

Tolerances
Drought  
Drought  

Care

Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot  
Container, Ground  

How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting  
Seedlings  

Plant Maintenance
Medium  
Medium  

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Requires regular watering  
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering  

In Summer
Lots of watering  
Lots of watering  

In Spring
Moderate  
Moderate  

In Winter
Average Water  
Average Water  

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline  
Neutral, Alkaline  

Soil Type
Loam, Sand  
Loam, Sand  

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 branches, Remove dead leaves  

Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, organic fertlizers  

Pests and Diseases
Red blotch  
Red blotch  

Plant Tolerance
Drought  
Drought  

Facts

Flowers
Showy  
Insignificant  

Flower Petal Number
Single  
Single  

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No  
No  

Edible Fruit
No  
Yes  

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
No  
Yes  

Fragrant Fruit
No  
Yes  

Fragrant Leaf
No  
Yes  

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No  
Yes  

Showy Foliage
No  
Yes  

Showy Bark
No  
No  

Foliage Texture
Bold  
Fine  

Foliage Sheen
Matte  
Matte  

Evergreen
No  
No  

Invasive
No  
Sometimes  

Self-Sowing
No  
Yes  

Attracts
Birds  
Insects  

Allergy
Erythema, Swelling  
Abdominal pain, breathing problems, Constipation, Diarrhea, Eczema, Headache, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Red eyes, Runny nose, Sinuses, sneezing, Sore eyes, Throat itching, Watery eyes, wheezing  

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes  
-  

Beauty Benefits
-  
Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition  

Edible Uses
Yes  
Yes  

Environmental Uses
Air purification  
Air purification, Food for insects  

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Burns, Gastrointestinal disorders, Urinary tract problems  
Diarrhea, Fever, Indigestion, Vomiting  

Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem  
Leaves, Seeds  

Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant  
Condiment, Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used for flavoring in Liquors, dairy products, gelatins,puddings, meats, candies, etc., Used as a spice, Used in making beverages  

Used As Indoor Plant
Yes  
Yes  

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes  
Yes  

Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall  
Edible, Herb / Vegetable  

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
TEPHROCACTUS articulatus  
CUMINUM cyminum  

Common Name
Cholla  
Cumin  

In Hindi
Cholla संयंत्र  
जीरा संयंत्र  

In German
Cholla Pflanzen  
Kümmelpflanze  

In French
usine de Cholla  
Usine de cumin  

In Spanish
planta de Cholla  
planta de comino  

In Greek
Cholla φυτών  
εργοστάσιο κύμινο  

In Portuguese
planta Salão  
Cumin planta  

In Polish
roślin Hall  
Kmin roślin  

In Latin
plant Hall  
Cumin plant  

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Phylum
Magnoliophyta  
Tracheophyta  

Class
Magnoliopsida  
Magnoliopsida  

Order
Caryophyllales  
Apiales  

Family
Cactaceae  
Apiaceae  

Genus
Tephrocactus  
Cuminum  

Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots  

Tribe
Cylindropuntieae  
Scandiceae  

Subfamily
Opuntioideae  
Apioideae  

Number of Species
57  
99+
100  

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Properties of Cholla and Cumin

Wondering what are the properties of Cholla and Cumin? We provide you with everything About Cholla and Cumin. Cholla has thorns and Cumin doesn't have thorns. Also Cholla does not have fragrant flowers. Cholla has allergic reactions like Erythema and Swelling and Cumin has allergic reactions like Erythema and Swelling. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Cholla and Cumin and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Cholla and Cumin

Season and care of Cholla and Cumin is important to know. While considering everything about Cholla and Cumin Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cholla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cumin season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cholla is Loam, Sand and for Cumin is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cholla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cumin is Neutral, Alkaline.

Cholla and Cumin Physical Information

Cholla and Cumin physical information is very important for comparison. Cholla height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Cumin height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Cholla and Cumin are as follows:

Care of Cholla and Cumin

Care of Cholla and Cumin include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cholla pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cumin 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 Cumin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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