Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Fruit
Types
Cylindropuntia spp.
Eustis, Lakeland, Tavares
Habitat
Sandy areas, Terrestrial
gardens, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
11-12
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
White
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Olive
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Olive
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Olive
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full 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
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Requires regular watering
Do not let dry out between waterings
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
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
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Citrus foot rot, Citrus gummosis, Citrus leaf miner
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
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
Fiber, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Fruits
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food, Used in making beverages
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
TEPHROCACTUS articulatus
X CITROFORTUNELLA floridana
Common Name
Cholla
Limequat
In Hindi
Cholla संयंत्र
Limequat
In German
Cholla Pflanzen
Limequat
In French
usine de Cholla
Limequat
In Spanish
planta de Cholla
Limequat
In Greek
Cholla φυτών
Limequat
In Portuguese
planta Salão
Limequat
In Polish
roślin Hall
Limequat
In Latin
plant Hall
Limequat
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Sapindales
Family
Cactaceae
Rutaceae
Genus
Tephrocactus
Citrus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Cholla and Limequat
Season and care of Cholla and Limequat is important to know. While considering everything about Cholla and Limequat Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cholla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Limequat season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cholla is Loam, Sand and for Limequat is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cholla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Limequat is Acidic, Neutral.
Cholla and Limequat Physical Information
Cholla and Limequat physical information is very important for comparison. Cholla height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Limequat height is 300.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Cholla and Limequat are as follows:
Cholla flower color: White and Light Pink
Cholla leaf color: Green and Olive
Limequat flower color: White
- Limequat leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Cholla and Limequat
Care of Cholla and Limequat include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cholla pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Limequat pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Cholla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Limequat needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering.