Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Tree
Origin
Argentina
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Cylindropuntia spp.
Aralia spinosa
Habitat
Sandy areas, Terrestrial
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
4-9
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
White, Green, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Olive
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Olive
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive
Yellow, Green, Purple, Blue Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Olive
-
Leaf Shape
Succulent
bipinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Requires regular watering
Needs high amount of water
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Leaf spot, Mealybugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
Erythema, Swelling
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Borders, Woodland margins
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Gastrointestinal disorders, Urinary tract problems
Alterative, Analgesic, Diaphoretic, Opthalmic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Bark, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as a potherb
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
TEPHROCACTUS articulatus
ARALIA spinosa
Common Name
Cholla
American Angelica Tree, Devil's Walking Stick, Hercules' Club
In Hindi
Cholla संयंत्र
Devil's Walking Stick
In German
Cholla Pflanzen
Teufelsspazierstock
In French
usine de Cholla
Walking bâton du diable
In Spanish
planta de Cholla
Bastón del Diablo
In Greek
Cholla φυτών
Περπάτημα Stick διαβόλου
In Portuguese
planta Salão
Vara andando de diabo
In Polish
roślin Hall
Diabelski laska
In Latin
plant Hall
Virgam diaboli
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Apiales
Family
Cactaceae
Araliaceae
Genus
Tephrocactus
Aralia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Opuntioideae
Aralioideae
Season and Care of Cholla and Devil's Walking Stick
Season and care of Cholla and Devil's Walking Stick is important to know. While considering everything about Cholla and Devil's Walking Stick Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cholla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Devil's Walking Stick season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cholla is Loam, Sand and for Devil's Walking Stick is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cholla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Devil's Walking Stick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cholla and Devil's Walking Stick Physical Information
Cholla and Devil's Walking Stick physical information is very important for comparison. Cholla height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Devil's Walking Stick height is 300.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Cholla and Devil's Walking Stick are as follows:
Cholla flower color: White and Light Pink
Cholla leaf color: Green and Olive
Devil's Walking Stick flower color: White, Green and Ivory
- Devil's Walking Stick leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Dark Green
Care of Cholla and Devil's Walking Stick
Care of Cholla and Devil's Walking Stick include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cholla pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Devil's Walking Stick 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 Devil's Walking Stick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.