Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Herbs
Origin
Argentina
Europe, Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Types
Cylindropuntia spp.
Basil, African blue basil
Habitat
Sandy areas, Terrestrial
-
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
9-11
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
Burgandy, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Olive
Green, Purple, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Olive
Green, Purple, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive
Green, Purple, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Olive
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Transplanting
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, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
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
Don't prune in the fall, Prune regularly
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Allergy
Erythema, Swelling
Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Skin rash, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Gastrointestinal disorders, Urinary tract problems
Cough, Cramps, Digestive disorders, Insomnia, Skin Disorders, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Leaves
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Air freshner, Can be made into a herbal tea, Used As Food, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
TEPHROCACTUS articulatus
Ocimum tenuiflorum
In Hindi
Cholla संयंत्र
तुलसी
In German
Cholla Pflanzen
Basilikum
In French
usine de Cholla
basilic
In Spanish
planta de Cholla
albahaca
In Greek
Cholla φυτών
βασιλικός
In Portuguese
planta Salão
manjericão
In Polish
roślin Hall
bazylia
In Latin
plant Hall
ocimum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Lamiales
Family
Cactaceae
Lamiaceae
Genus
Tephrocactus
Ocimum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Asterids
Season and Care of Cholla and Holy Basil
Season and care of Cholla and Holy Basil is important to know. While considering everything about Cholla and Holy Basil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cholla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Holy Basil season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cholla is Loam, Sand and for Holy Basil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cholla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Holy Basil is Neutral.
Cholla and Holy Basil Physical Information
Cholla and Holy Basil physical information is very important for comparison. Cholla height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Holy Basil height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Cholla and Holy Basil are as follows:
Cholla flower color: White and Light Pink
Cholla leaf color: Green and Olive
Holy Basil flower color: Burgandy and Lavender
- Holy Basil leaf color: Green, Purple and Bronze
Care of Cholla and Holy Basil
Care of Cholla and Holy Basil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cholla pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Holy Basil pruning is done Don't prune in the fall and Prune regularly. In summer Cholla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Holy Basil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.