Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Argentina
North America, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Cylindropuntia spp.
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Habitat
Sandy areas, Terrestrial
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
-9999
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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Flower Color
White, Light Pink
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Flower Color Modifier
-
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Fruit Color
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Ivory, White
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Olive
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Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Olive
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Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive
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Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Olive
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Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
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
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Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Requires regular watering
Allow to dry out slightly between 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
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, Apply 10-10-10 amount, Fertilzer with low nitrogen content
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Mealybugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Allergy
Erythema, Swelling
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Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
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Medicinal Uses
Burns, Gastrointestinal disorders, Urinary tract problems
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Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Flowers
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
TEPHROCACTUS articulatus
Hatiora salicornioides
Common Name
Cholla
dancing bones cactus, drunkard's dream, spice cactus
In Hindi
Cholla संयंत्र
Hatiora
In German
Cholla Pflanzen
Hatiora
In French
usine de Cholla
Hatiora
In Spanish
planta de Cholla
Hatiora
In Greek
Cholla φυτών
Hatiora
In Portuguese
planta Salão
Hatiora
In Polish
roślin Hall
hatiora
In Latin
plant Hall
Hatiora
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Caryophyllales
Family
Cactaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Tephrocactus
Hatiora
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Cylindropuntieae
Rhipsalideae
Subfamily
Opuntioideae
Cactoideae
Properties of Cholla and Hatiora
Wondering what are the properties of Cholla and Hatiora? We provide you with everything About Cholla and Hatiora. Cholla has thorns and Hatiora doesn't have thorns. Also Cholla does not have fragrant flowers. Cholla has allergic reactions like Erythema and Swelling and Hatiora has allergic reactions like Erythema and Swelling. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Cholla and Hatiora and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Cholla and Hatiora
Season and care of Cholla and Hatiora is important to know. While considering everything about Cholla and Hatiora Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cholla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Hatiora season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cholla is Loam, Sand and for Hatiora is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cholla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Hatiora is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cholla and Hatiora Physical Information
Cholla and Hatiora physical information is very important for comparison. Cholla height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Hatiora height is 10.00 cm and width 10.00 cm. The color specification of Cholla and Hatiora are as follows:
Care of Cholla and Hatiora
Care of Cholla and Hatiora include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cholla pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Hatiora 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 Hatiora needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.