Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Tree
Origin
Argentina
India, Nepal, China
Types
Cylindropuntia spp.
Betula utilis
Habitat
Sandy areas, Terrestrial
Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
5-7
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Pyramidal
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Tan, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Olive
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Olive
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Olive
-
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Cordiform
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Requires regular watering
Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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
Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Honey fungus, Leaves with brown tip, Phytophthora Root Rot, Powdery mildew, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry Conditions, waterlogging, Wet Site
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Erythema, Swelling
-
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Weightloss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Gastrointestinal disorders, Urinary tract problems
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Carminative
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used in construction, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
TEPHROCACTUS articulatus
BETULA utilis
Common Name
Cholla
Himalayan Birch
In Hindi
Cholla संयंत्र
हिमालय सन्टी
In German
Cholla Pflanzen
Himalaya-Birke
In French
usine de Cholla
bouleau de l'Himalaya
In Spanish
planta de Cholla
abedul del Himalaya
In Greek
Cholla φυτών
Himalayan σημύδας
In Portuguese
planta Salão
bétula Himalaia
In Polish
roślin Hall
Himalayan brzoza
In Latin
plant Hall
Birch Himalayan
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Fagales
Family
Cactaceae
Betulaceae
Genus
Tephrocactus
Betula
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Cholla and Himalayan Birch
Season and care of Cholla and Himalayan Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Cholla and Himalayan Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cholla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Himalayan Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cholla is Loam, Sand and for Himalayan Birch is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cholla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Himalayan Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Cholla and Himalayan Birch Physical Information
Cholla and Himalayan Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Cholla height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Himalayan Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Cholla and Himalayan Birch are as follows:
Cholla flower color: White and Light Pink
Cholla leaf color: Green and Olive
Himalayan Birch flower color: Tan and Brown
- Himalayan Birch leaf color: Yellow green
Care of Cholla and Himalayan Birch
Care of Cholla and Himalayan Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cholla pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Himalayan Birch 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 Himalayan Birch needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.