Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Perennial
Types
Cylindropuntia spp.
Hosta albofarinosa , Hosta capitata , Hosta minor
Habitat
Sandy areas, Terrestrial
Screen Cottage and Informal Garden, Shady Edge
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
3-9
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A2, A3, 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
White, Lavender, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Olive
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Olive
Slate Gray, Steel Blue
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Olive
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
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
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
-
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
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
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Erythema, Swelling
-
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Gastrointestinal disorders, Urinary tract problems
Heartburn, Indigestion, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Whole plant
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
TEPHROCACTUS articulatus
HOSTA 'Eruption'
Common Name
Cholla
green hosta
In Hindi
Cholla संयंत्र
green hosta
In German
Cholla Pflanzen
Funkie
In French
usine de Cholla
plantain lily
In Spanish
planta de Cholla
lirio de plátano
In Greek
Cholla φυτών
πεντάνευρο κρίνος
In Portuguese
planta Salão
lírio banana
In Polish
roślin Hall
babki lilia
In Latin
plant Hall
plantago lilium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Liliales
Family
Cactaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asparagales, Monocots
Season and Care of Cholla and Green Hosta
Season and care of Cholla and Green Hosta is important to know. While considering everything about Cholla and Green Hosta Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cholla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Green Hosta season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cholla is Loam, Sand and for Green Hosta is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cholla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Green Hosta is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cholla and Green Hosta Physical Information
Cholla and Green Hosta physical information is very important for comparison. Cholla height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Green Hosta height is 15.00 cm and width 15.00 cm. The color specification of Cholla and Green Hosta are as follows:
Cholla flower color: White and Light Pink
Cholla leaf color: Green and Olive
Green Hosta flower color: White, Lavender and Ivory
- Green Hosta leaf color:
Care of Cholla and Green Hosta
Care of Cholla and Green Hosta include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cholla pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Green Hosta 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 Green Hosta needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.