Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Herbs
Origin
Argentina
Southern Europe
Types
Cylindropuntia spp.
Melissa officinalis
Habitat
Sandy areas, Terrestrial
Dappled Shade, Mediterranean region, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
4-9
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, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Olive
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Olive
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Olive
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Deer resistant, Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Requires regular watering
Medium
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, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Gray leaf blight, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Deer resistant, Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Erythema, Swelling
Avoid during Pregnancy, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Deer resistant, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Gastrointestinal disorders, Urinary tract problems
Antiemetic, Anxiety, Appetite enhancer, Digestion problems, Insomnia, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Can be made into a herbal tea, Medicinal oil, Used as insect repellent, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
TEPHROCACTUS articulatus
MELISSA officinalis
Common Name
Cholla
Lemonbalm, balm, common balm, balm mint
In Hindi
Cholla संयंत्र
नींबू बाम
In German
Cholla Pflanzen
Lemonbalm
In French
usine de Cholla
mélisse
In Spanish
planta de Cholla
Lemonbalm
In Greek
Cholla φυτών
Lemonbalm
In Portuguese
planta Salão
Lemonbalm
In Polish
roślin Hall
Lemonbalm
In Latin
plant Hall
CITRAGO
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Lamiales
Family
Cactaceae
Lamiaceae
Genus
Tephrocactus
Melissa
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Opuntioideae
Nepetoideae
Season and Care of Cholla and Lemonbalm
Season and care of Cholla and Lemonbalm is important to know. While considering everything about Cholla and Lemonbalm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cholla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Lemonbalm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cholla is Loam, Sand and for Lemonbalm is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cholla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Lemonbalm is Neutral.
Cholla and Lemonbalm Physical Information
Cholla and Lemonbalm physical information is very important for comparison. Cholla height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Lemonbalm height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Cholla and Lemonbalm are as follows:
Cholla flower color: White and Light Pink
Cholla leaf color: Green and Olive
Lemonbalm flower color: White and Light Pink
- Lemonbalm leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Cholla and Lemonbalm
Care of Cholla and Lemonbalm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cholla pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Lemonbalm pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Cholla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lemonbalm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.