Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Grass
Origin
Argentina
Middle Africa
Types
Cylindropuntia spp.
Perennial Grass
Habitat
Sandy areas, Terrestrial
Floodplains, Forest margins, Tropical regions, waterways, Wet lands, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
7-11
AHS Heat Zone
10-1
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Sandy Brown
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Olive
Purple
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Olive
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive
Purple
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Olive
Purple
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
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, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Budding, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Requires regular watering
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
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
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Flying insects
Allergy
Erythema, Swelling
Asthma, breathing problems
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Food for animals, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Gastrointestinal disorders, Urinary tract problems
Eye Problems, Headache, Skin Disorders, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Food for animals, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Bedding Plant, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
TEPHROCACTUS articulatus
PENNISETUM purpureum 'Prince'
Common Name
Cholla
Elephant Grass
In Hindi
Cholla संयंत्र
हाथी घास
In German
Cholla Pflanzen
Elefantengras
In French
usine de Cholla
l'herbe à éléphant
In Spanish
planta de Cholla
pasto elefante
In Greek
Cholla φυτών
ελέφαντα χόρτο
In Portuguese
planta Salão
capim-elefante
In Polish
roślin Hall
trawa słoniowa
In Latin
plant Hall
elephanti herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Poales
Genus
Tephrocactus
Pennisetum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Cylindropuntieae
Paniceae
Subfamily
Opuntioideae
Panicoideae
Season and Care of Cholla and Elephant Grass
Season and care of Cholla and Elephant Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Cholla and Elephant Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cholla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Elephant Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cholla is Loam, Sand and for Elephant Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cholla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Elephant Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cholla and Elephant Grass Physical Information
Cholla and Elephant Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Cholla height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Elephant Grass height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Cholla and Elephant Grass are as follows:
Cholla flower color: White and Light Pink
Cholla leaf color: Green and Olive
Elephant Grass flower color: Sandy Brown
- Elephant Grass leaf color: Purple
Care of Cholla and Elephant Grass
Care of Cholla and Elephant Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cholla pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Elephant Grass pruning is done 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 Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.