Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Fruit
Types
Cylindropuntia spp.
Jamaican sweet orange,Citrus maxima
Habitat
Sandy areas, Terrestrial
Fields, gardens, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
9-11
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
White
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Yellow, Light Yellow, Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Olive
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Olive
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Olive
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Light Frost, Sun
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Grafting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Requires regular watering
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, 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
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
10-15-10 amounts, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bud blast, Citrus canker, Red blotch, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Erythema, Swelling
Constipation, Swelling in the face, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, Improve skin tone, Nourishes scalp, Perfumes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Prevent Soil Erosion, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Gastrointestinal disorders, Urinary tract problems
Acne, Aging, Antibacterial, constipation, Glucose, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Making Perfumes, Medicinal oil, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
TEPHROCACTUS articulatus
CITRUS x paradisi
Common Name
Cholla
Grapefruit
In Hindi
Cholla संयंत्र
चकोतरा
In German
Cholla Pflanzen
Grapefruit
In French
usine de Cholla
pamplemousse
In Spanish
planta de Cholla
Pomelo
In Greek
Cholla φυτών
γκρέιπ φρουτ
In Portuguese
planta Salão
Toranja
In Polish
roślin Hall
grejpfrut
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Sapindales
Family
Cactaceae
Rutaceae
Genus
Tephrocactus
Citrus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Dicotyledonous
Subfamily
Opuntioideae
Rosoideae
Season and Care of Cholla and Grapefruit
Season and care of Cholla and Grapefruit is important to know. While considering everything about Cholla and Grapefruit Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cholla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Grapefruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cholla is Loam, Sand and for Grapefruit is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cholla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Grapefruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cholla and Grapefruit Physical Information
Cholla and Grapefruit physical information is very important for comparison. Cholla height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Grapefruit height is 610.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Cholla and Grapefruit are as follows:
Cholla flower color: White and Light Pink
Cholla leaf color: Green and Olive
Grapefruit flower color: White
- Grapefruit leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Cholla and Grapefruit
Care of Cholla and Grapefruit include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cholla pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Grapefruit pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Cholla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Grapefruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.