Cholla

Elephant Bush

About Cholla and Elephant Bush

Cholla

Elephant Bush

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Cactus or Succulent

Succulent

Origin

Argentina

Southern Africa

Types

Cylindropuntia spp.

Limpopo, Prostrata, Aurea, Medio Picta

Number of Varieties

2030

0 40000

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Habitat

Sandy areas, Terrestrial

Dry areas, Lower slopes, Rocky areas

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-1110-12

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

10-1

Sunset Zone

8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect

Twisted/Contorted

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

30.00 cm250.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

15.20 cm121.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Light Pink

Pink

Flower Color Modifier

Fruit Color

Green, Red

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

Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Succulent

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer

Late Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Requires regular watering

Average Water Needs, Needs less watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

Ample Water

In Spring

Moderate

Less Watering

In Winter

Average Water

Less Watering

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize late winter

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Pests and diseases free

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Bold

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Butterflies

Allergy

Erythema, Swelling

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Beautification, Bonsai, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin, Improve skin condition, Skin cleanser, Skin inflammation, Skin irritation, Skin Problems

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Erosion control, Food for birds, Indoor Air Purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Burns, Gastrointestinal disorders, Urinary tract problems

Dehydration, Diabetes, Skin Disorders, Skin irritation, Sore throat

Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Stem

Other Uses

Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant

Animal Feed, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall

Container, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

TEPHROCACTUS articulatus

PORTULACARIA afra

Common Name

Cholla

Porkbush, Dwarf jade plant, Spekboom

In Hindi

Cholla संयंत्र

Elephant Bush

In German

Cholla Pflanzen

Elephant Bush

In French

usine de Cholla

Elephant Bush

In Spanish

planta de Cholla

elefante Bush

In Greek

Cholla φυτών

ελέφαντας Μπους

In Portuguese

planta Salão

elefante de Bush

In Polish

roślin Hall

Elephant Bush

In Latin

plant Hall

bush elephant

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Embryophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Caryophyllales

Family

Cactaceae

Portulacaceae

Genus

Tephrocactus

Portulacaria

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots

Tribe

Cylindropuntieae

Subfamily

Opuntioideae

Portulacarioideae

Number of Species

571

1 27800

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Properties of Cholla and Elephant Bush

Wondering what are the properties of Cholla and Elephant Bush? We provide you with everything About Cholla and Elephant Bush. Cholla has thorns and Elephant Bush doesn't have thorns. Also Cholla does not have fragrant flowers. Cholla has allergic reactions like Erythema and Swelling and Elephant Bush 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 Elephant Bush and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Cholla and Elephant Bush

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

Cholla and Elephant Bush Physical Information

Cholla and Elephant Bush physical information is very important for comparison. Cholla height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Elephant Bush height is 250.00 cm and width 121.00 cm. The color specification of Cholla and Elephant Bush are as follows:

Cholla flower color: White and Light Pink
Cholla leaf color: Green and Olive
Elephant Bush flower color: Pink
Elephant Bush leaf color: Green

Care of Cholla and Elephant Bush

Care of Cholla and Elephant Bush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cholla pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Elephant Bush pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, 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 Elephant Bush needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.