Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Tree
Types
Cylindropuntia spp.
Not Availablle
Habitat
Sandy areas, Terrestrial
Open Forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
6-9
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
White
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Olive
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Olive
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive
Yellow, Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Olive
-
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Heart-shaped
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
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring, Late Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Requires regular watering
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
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
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 in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Compost
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Canker
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Erythema, Swelling
sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Gastrointestinal disorders, Urinary tract problems
-
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Flowers
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
TEPHROCACTUS articulatus
DAVIDIA
Common Name
Cholla
Davidia
In Hindi
Cholla संयंत्र
Davidia
In German
Cholla Pflanzen
Davidia
In French
usine de Cholla
Davidia
In Spanish
planta de Cholla
Davidia
In Greek
Cholla φυτών
Davidia
In Portuguese
planta Salão
Davidia
In Polish
roślin Hall
Davidia
In Latin
plant Hall
Davidia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Cornales
Family
Cactaceae
Nyssaceae
Genus
Tephrocactus
Davidia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Cylindropuntieae
Astereae
Subfamily
Opuntioideae
Davidioideae
Season and Care of Cholla and Davidia
Season and care of Cholla and Davidia is important to know. While considering everything about Cholla and Davidia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cholla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Davidia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cholla is Loam, Sand and for Davidia is Loam while the PH of soil for Cholla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Davidia is Acidic, Neutral.
Cholla and Davidia Physical Information
Cholla and Davidia physical information is very important for comparison. Cholla height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Davidia height is 910.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Cholla and Davidia are as follows:
Cholla flower color: White and Light Pink
Cholla leaf color: Green and Olive
Davidia flower color: White
- Davidia leaf color: Green
Care of Cholla and Davidia
Care of Cholla and Davidia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cholla pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Davidia pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches. In summer Cholla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Davidia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.