Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Perennial
Types
Cylindropuntia spp.
Lavandula
Habitat
Sandy areas, Terrestrial
Mediterranean region
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
8-10
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Olive
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Olive
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Olive
Gray, Silver
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Long Narrow
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, 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
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
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
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after flowering, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in late summer or fall, Prune in spring, Prune to control growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Grasshoppers
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Erythema, Swelling
Headache
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Gastrointestinal disorders, Urinary tract problems
Cold, Nausia, Treating fever, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Air freshner, Used as an insecticide
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
TEPHROCACTUS articulatus
LAVANDULA multifida
Common Name
Cholla
Hedge Lavender
In Hindi
Cholla संयंत्र
Lavender
In German
Cholla Pflanzen
Lavendel
In French
usine de Cholla
Lavande
In Spanish
planta de Cholla
Lavanda
In Greek
Cholla φυτών
λεβάντα
In Portuguese
planta Salão
Lavanda
In Polish
roślin Hall
Lawenda
In Latin
plant Hall
Lavendula
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Lamiales
Family
Cactaceae
Lamiaceae
Genus
Tephrocactus
Lavandula
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Cylindropuntieae
Lavanduleae
Subfamily
Opuntioideae
Nepetoideae
Season and Care of Cholla and Hedge Lavender
Season and care of Cholla and Hedge Lavender is important to know. While considering everything about Cholla and Hedge Lavender Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cholla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Hedge Lavender season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cholla is Loam, Sand and for Hedge Lavender is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cholla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Hedge Lavender is Neutral, Alkaline.
Cholla and Hedge Lavender Physical Information
Cholla and Hedge Lavender physical information is very important for comparison. Cholla height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Hedge Lavender height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Cholla and Hedge Lavender are as follows:
Cholla flower color: White and Light Pink
Cholla leaf color: Green and Olive
Hedge Lavender flower color: Blue Violet
- Hedge Lavender leaf color: Sea Green and Gray Green
Care of Cholla and Hedge Lavender
Care of Cholla and Hedge Lavender include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cholla pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Hedge Lavender pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after flowering, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in late summer or fall, Prune in spring and Prune to control growth. In summer Cholla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Hedge Lavender needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.