Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Cactus or Succulent, Tree
Origin
Argentina
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Sandy areas, Terrestrial
Desert, Dry areas, Rocky areas, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
6-10
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Olive
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Olive
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Olive
Olive, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Leaf Cutting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Requires regular watering
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do not water frequently
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, Alkaline
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Brown Spots, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance, Rocky Soil, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
Erythema, Swelling
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Decorating walls
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Gastrointestinal disorders, Urinary tract problems
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Not Available
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Feature Plant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
TEPHROCACTUS articulatus
YUCCA brevifolia
Common Name
Cholla
yucca palm
tree yucca
palm tree yucca
In Hindi
Cholla संयंत्र
Joshua Tree
In German
Cholla Pflanzen
Joshua Tree
In French
usine de Cholla
Joshua Tree
In Spanish
planta de Cholla
Árbol de Joshua
In Greek
Cholla φυτών
Joshua Tree
In Portuguese
planta Salão
Joshua Tree
In Polish
roślin Hall
Joshua Tree
In Latin
plant Hall
Joshua ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Asparagales
Family
Cactaceae
Agavaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Cylindropuntieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Opuntioideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Cholla and Joshua Tree
Season and care of Cholla and Joshua Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Cholla and Joshua Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cholla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Joshua Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cholla is Loam, Sand and for Joshua Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cholla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Joshua Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cholla and Joshua Tree Physical Information
Cholla and Joshua Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Cholla height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Joshua Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Cholla and Joshua Tree are as follows:
Cholla flower color: White and Light Pink
Cholla leaf color: Green and Olive
Joshua Tree flower color: White and Ivory
- Joshua Tree leaf color: Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Cholla and Joshua Tree
Care of Cholla and Joshua Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cholla pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Joshua Tree 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 Joshua Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.