Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Fruit
Origin
Argentina
Southeast Asia, Southern Asia, Western Asia
Types
Cylindropuntia spp.
Artocarpus heterophyllus
Habitat
Sandy areas, Terrestrial
tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
9-11
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Olive
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Olive
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive
Green, Light Yellow, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Olive
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Elliptic and Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Needs watering once a week
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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, iron-rich fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Borers, fungus, Red blotch, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Civet cat, Wild boar
Allergy
Erythema, Swelling
Food Allergy, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Anti-ageing, Beautiful Skin, Glowing Skin, Good Cleanser, Good for skin, Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Gastrointestinal disorders, Urinary tract problems
anti-cancer, Cold, Energy, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Indigestion, Regulates Blood Sugar, Skin Disorders, Thyroid problems, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Application in Furniture, Used As Food, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
TEPHROCACTUS articulatus
Artocarpus heterophyllus
Common Name
Cholla
Jackfruit, Jakfruit, Jack
In Hindi
Cholla संयंत्र
कटहल
In German
Cholla Pflanzen
Jack
In French
usine de Cholla
Jackfrucht
In Spanish
planta de Cholla
yaca
In Greek
Cholla φυτών
καρποί
In Portuguese
planta Salão
jaca
In Polish
roślin Hall
chlebowca
In Latin
plant Hall
Jackfruit
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Urticales
Family
Cactaceae
Moraceae
Genus
Tephrocactus
Artocarpus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Cylindropuntieae
Artocarpeae
Season and Care of Cholla and Jackfruit
Season and care of Cholla and Jackfruit is important to know. While considering everything about Cholla and Jackfruit Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cholla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Jackfruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cholla is Loam, Sand and for Jackfruit is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cholla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Jackfruit is Acidic, Neutral.
Cholla and Jackfruit Physical Information
Cholla and Jackfruit physical information is very important for comparison. Cholla height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Jackfruit height is 1,800.00 cm and width 400.00 cm. The color specification of Cholla and Jackfruit are as follows:
Cholla flower color: White and Light Pink
Cholla leaf color: Green and Olive
Jackfruit flower color: Yellow
- Jackfruit leaf color: Green
Care of Cholla and Jackfruit
Care of Cholla and Jackfruit include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cholla pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Jackfruit 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 Jackfruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.