Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Herbs
Origin
Argentina
Europe, Western Asia, India
Types
Cylindropuntia spp.
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Habitat
Sandy areas, Terrestrial
Fields, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
-9999
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
bipinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Runners, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Requires regular watering
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do Not over Water, Drought Tolerant, Requires regular watering
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
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 branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pest Free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Beetles, Butterflies, Flies
Allergy
Erythema, Swelling
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, conjunctivitis, Rhinitis
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Gastrointestinal disorders, Urinary tract problems
Antispasmodic, bowel syndrome, Sedative, Stomachic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Flowers, Herb
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Cutflower, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
TEPHROCACTUS articulatus
MATRICARIA recutita
Common Name
Cholla
German Chamomile, Scented Mayweed
In Hindi
Cholla संयंत्र
जर्मन कैमोमाइल
In German
Cholla Pflanzen
Echte Kamille
In French
usine de Cholla
Matricaria recutita
In Spanish
planta de Cholla
Matricaria recutita
In Greek
Cholla φυτών
γερμανικό χαμομήλι
In Portuguese
planta Salão
Camomila vulgar
In Polish
roślin Hall
Rumianek pospolity
In Latin
plant Hall
Matricaria chamomilla
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Asterales
Family
Cactaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Tephrocactus
Matricaria
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
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Tribe
Cylindropuntieae
Anthemideae
Season and Care of Cholla and German Chamomile
Season and care of Cholla and German Chamomile is important to know. While considering everything about Cholla and German Chamomile Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cholla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and German Chamomile season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cholla is Loam, Sand and for German Chamomile is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cholla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for German Chamomile is Acidic, Neutral.
Cholla and German Chamomile Physical Information
Cholla and German Chamomile physical information is very important for comparison. Cholla height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas German Chamomile height is 20.20 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Cholla and German Chamomile are as follows:
Cholla flower color: White and Light Pink
Cholla leaf color: Green and Olive
German Chamomile flower color: White and Yellow
- German Chamomile leaf color: Green
Care of Cholla and German Chamomile
Care of Cholla and German Chamomile include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cholla pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and German Chamomile 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 German Chamomile needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.