Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Tree
Origin
Argentina
Western United States, California, Mexico
Types
Cylindropuntia spp.
Calocedrus decurrens
Habitat
Sandy areas, Terrestrial
low mountains, Mountain tops, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
5-8
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
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Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Olive
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Olive
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Olive
Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
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
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Requires regular watering
Needs less watering, Water occasionally
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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Erythema, Swelling
-
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Gastrointestinal disorders, Urinary tract problems
Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Making Perfumes, Used in pencil industry
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
TEPHROCACTUS articulatus
CALOCEDRUS decurrens
Common Name
Cholla
Incense Cedar
In Hindi
Cholla संयंत्र
Incense Cedar
In German
Cholla Pflanzen
Zeder
In French
usine de Cholla
Encens Cedar
In Spanish
planta de Cholla
cedro de incienso
In Greek
Cholla φυτών
θυμίαμα Κέδρος
In Portuguese
planta Salão
cedro de incenso
In Polish
roślin Hall
kadzidło Cedar
In Latin
plant Hall
incensum Cedar
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Pinales
Family
Cactaceae
Cupressaceae
Genus
Tephrocactus
Calocedrus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Cholla and Incense Cedar
Season and care of Cholla and Incense Cedar is important to know. While considering everything about Cholla and Incense Cedar Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cholla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Incense Cedar season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cholla is Loam, Sand and for Incense Cedar is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cholla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Incense Cedar is Acidic, Neutral.
Cholla and Incense Cedar Physical Information
Cholla and Incense Cedar physical information is very important for comparison. Cholla height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Incense Cedar height is 2,130.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Cholla and Incense Cedar are as follows:
Cholla flower color: White and Light Pink
Cholla leaf color: Green and Olive
Incense Cedar flower color:
- Incense Cedar leaf color: Green
Care of Cholla and Incense Cedar
Care of Cholla and Incense Cedar include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cholla pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Incense Cedar pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 Incense Cedar needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.