Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Argentina
Mediterranean, Southeastern Asia
Types
Cylindropuntia spp.
Muscari armeniacum
Habitat
Sandy areas, Terrestrial
Fields, Open areas, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
-9999
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Pink, Olive, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Brown, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Olive
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Olive
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Olive
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
-
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
-
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
-
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
-
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
From bulbs, From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Requires regular watering
Get enough water whenever the soil is dry, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Keep the Soil well drained
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
-
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
Armored scales, Crown rot, Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Erythema, Swelling
Diarrhea, Itchiness, Skin irritation, Stomach pain, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Gastrointestinal disorders, Urinary tract problems
Diuretic, Stimulates new cell growth
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Buds, Flowers
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Traditional medicine, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
TEPHROCACTUS articulatus
MUSCARI
Common Name
Cholla
Grape Hyacinth
In Hindi
Cholla संयंत्र
अंगूर जलकुंभी
In German
Cholla Pflanzen
Traubenhyazinthen
In French
usine de Cholla
Muscari
In Spanish
planta de Cholla
Muscari
In Greek
Cholla φυτών
grape hyacinth
In Portuguese
planta Salão
Muscari
In Polish
roślin Hall
Szafirek
In Latin
plant Hall
Muscari
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Asparagales
Family
Cactaceae
Asparagaceae
Genus
Tephrocactus
Muscari
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Opuntioideae
Scilloideae
Season and Care of Cholla and Grape Hyacinth
Season and care of Cholla and Grape Hyacinth is important to know. While considering everything about Cholla and Grape Hyacinth Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cholla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Grape Hyacinth season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cholla is Loam, Sand and for Grape Hyacinth is while the PH of soil for Cholla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Grape Hyacinth is .
Cholla and Grape Hyacinth Physical Information
Cholla and Grape Hyacinth physical information is very important for comparison. Cholla height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Grape Hyacinth height is 15.00 cm and width 7.00 cm. The color specification of Cholla and Grape Hyacinth are as follows:
Cholla flower color: White and Light Pink
Cholla leaf color: Green and Olive
Grape Hyacinth flower color: White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Pink, Olive and Blue Violet
- Grape Hyacinth leaf color:
Care of Cholla and Grape Hyacinth
Care of Cholla and Grape Hyacinth include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cholla pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Grape Hyacinth 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 Grape Hyacinth needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.