Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Argentina
South America, Brazil
Types
Cylindropuntia spp.
Cactus
Habitat
Sandy areas, Terrestrial
Rocky areas, Terrestrial, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
11-12
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Red, Magenta, Crimson
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Olive
Pale Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Olive
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Olive
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Heat And Humidity, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial Diseases, Fungal Diseases, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat And Humidity, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Erythema, Swelling
breathing problems
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Gastrointestinal disorders, Urinary tract problems
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Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Leaves
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
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
TEPHROCACTUS articulatus
Hatiora gaertneri
Common Name
Cholla
Whitsun cactus
In Hindi
Cholla संयंत्र
ईस्टर कैक्टस
In German
Cholla Pflanzen
Osterkaktus
In French
usine de Cholla
cactus de Pâques
In Spanish
planta de Cholla
cactus de Pascua
In Greek
Cholla φυτών
Πάσχα κάκτος
In Portuguese
planta Salão
cacto Páscoa
In Polish
roślin Hall
Wielkanocny kaktus
In Latin
plant Hall
Pascha Cactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Caryophyllales
Family
Cactaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Tephrocactus
Hatiora
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Cylindropuntieae
Rhipsalideae
Subfamily
Opuntioideae
Cactoideae
Season and Care of Cholla and Easter cactus
Season and care of Cholla and Easter cactus is important to know. While considering everything about Cholla and Easter cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cholla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Easter cactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cholla is Loam, Sand and for Easter cactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cholla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Easter cactus is Neutral.
Cholla and Easter cactus Physical Information
Cholla and Easter cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Cholla height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Easter cactus height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Cholla and Easter cactus are as follows:
Cholla flower color: White and Light Pink
Cholla leaf color: Green and Olive
Easter cactus flower color: Red, Magenta and Crimson
- Easter cactus leaf color: Pale Green
Care of Cholla and Easter cactus
Care of Cholla and Easter cactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cholla pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Easter cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Cholla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Easter cactus needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.