Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Tender Perennial
Origin
Argentina
Southeastern Asia
Types
Cylindropuntia spp.
Taro Alocasia reginula, Night scented lily
Habitat
Sandy areas, Terrestrial
Terrestrial, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
10-15
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
White
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Olive
Purple, Dark Green, Silver, Black
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Olive
Purple, Dark Green, Silver, Black
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive
Purple, Dark Green, Silver, Black
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Olive
Green, Dark Green, Silver, Black
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Full Sun, Humidity
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison, From bulbs, From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Blight, Mites, Red spider mite
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Full Sun, Humidity
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Spider Mites
Allergy
Erythema, Swelling
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Gastrointestinal disorders, Urinary tract problems
-
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
-
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Air freshner, 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
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
TEPHROCACTUS articulatus
ALOCASIA reginula
Common Name
Cholla
Elephant Ear
In Hindi
Cholla संयंत्र
Elephant Ear
In German
Cholla Pflanzen
Elephant Ear
In French
usine de Cholla
Elephant Ear
In Spanish
planta de Cholla
Elephant Ear
In Greek
Cholla φυτών
Elephant Ear
In Portuguese
planta Salão
Elephant Ear
In Polish
roślin Hall
Elephant Ear
In Latin
plant Hall
Elephant Ear
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Alismatales
Genus
Tephrocactus
Alocasia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Cylindropuntieae
Colocasiodeae
Subfamily
Opuntioideae
Aroideae
Season and Care of Cholla and Elephant Ear
Season and care of Cholla and Elephant Ear is important to know. While considering everything about Cholla and Elephant Ear Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cholla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Elephant Ear season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cholla is Loam, Sand and for Elephant Ear is Loam while the PH of soil for Cholla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Elephant Ear is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cholla and Elephant Ear Physical Information
Cholla and Elephant Ear physical information is very important for comparison. Cholla height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Elephant Ear height is 20.30 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Cholla and Elephant Ear are as follows:
Cholla flower color: White and Light Pink
Cholla leaf color: Green and Olive
Elephant Ear flower color: White
- Elephant Ear leaf color: Purple, Dark Green, Silver and Black
Care of Cholla and Elephant Ear
Care of Cholla and Elephant Ear include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cholla pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Elephant Ear pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Cholla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Elephant Ear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Less Watering.