Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Fruit
Origin
Argentina
Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Sandy areas, Terrestrial
Open Forest, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
10-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Olive
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Olive
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Olive
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Round
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Requires regular watering
Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Not Available
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
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
Erythema, Swelling
Itchiness, Runny nose, Swelling, Throat itching, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Gastrointestinal disorders, Urinary tract problems
anti-cancer, Bone strength, Digestive disorders, High cholestrol, Immunity, Improve heart health
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Fruits
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Not Available
Botanical Name
TEPHROCACTUS articulatus
PRUNUS insititia 'Blue Violet Damson'
Common Name
Cholla
Blue Violet Damson Plum, Damson
In Hindi
Cholla संयंत्र
जामुन
In German
Cholla Pflanzen
Zwetschgen
In French
usine de Cholla
prune de Damas
In Spanish
planta de Cholla
ciruela ciruela
In Greek
Cholla φυτών
κορόμηλο δαμάσκηνο
In Portuguese
planta Salão
damson ameixa
In Polish
roślin Hall
mirabelki
In Latin
plant Hall
damson plum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Rosales
Family
Cactaceae
Rosaceae
Genus
Tephrocactus
Prunus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Cylindropuntieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Opuntioideae
Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Cholla and Damson
Season and care of Cholla and Damson is important to know. While considering everything about Cholla and Damson Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cholla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Damson season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cholla is Loam, Sand and for Damson is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cholla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Damson is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cholla and Damson Physical Information
Cholla and Damson physical information is very important for comparison. Cholla height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Damson height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Cholla and Damson are as follows:
Cholla flower color: White and Light Pink
Cholla leaf color: Green and Olive
Damson flower color: Not Available
- Damson leaf color: Not Available
Care of Cholla and Damson
Care of Cholla and Damson include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cholla pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Damson 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 Damson needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.