Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Perennial
Types
Cylindropuntia spp.
-
Habitat
Sandy areas, Terrestrial
dry rocky watercourses
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
3-9
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, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Blue Violet, Lavender, Purple, White
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Olive
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Olive
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Olive
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Lanceolate to elliptical
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
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
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Rhizome division
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs
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, Partial 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
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Billbugs, Borers, Fungal leaf spots
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Allergy
Erythema, Swelling
Gastric disturbances, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Gastrointestinal disorders, Urinary tract problems
Juice of fresh root used for treatment of dropsy
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Root
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Making Perfumes, Used as a flavouring in food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
TEPHROCACTUS articulatus
Iris germanica
Common Name
Cholla
German Iris
In Hindi
Cholla संयंत्र
German Iris
In German
Cholla Pflanzen
German Iris
In French
usine de Cholla
German Iris
In Spanish
planta de Cholla
German Iris
In Greek
Cholla φυτών
German Iris
In Portuguese
planta Salão
German Iris
In Polish
roślin Hall
German Iris
In Latin
plant Hall
German Iris
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Asparagales
Family
Cactaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Cylindropuntieae
Irideae
Subfamily
Opuntioideae
Iridoideae
Season and Care of Cholla and German Iris
Season and care of Cholla and German Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Cholla and German Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cholla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and German Iris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cholla is Loam, Sand and for German Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cholla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for German Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cholla and German Iris Physical Information
Cholla and German Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Cholla height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas German Iris height is 71.10 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Cholla and German Iris are as follows:
Cholla flower color: White and Light Pink
Cholla leaf color: Green and Olive
German Iris flower color: Blue Violet, Lavender, Purple and White
- German Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Care of Cholla and German Iris
Care of Cholla and German Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cholla pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and German Iris 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 Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.