Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Flowering Plants
Origin
Argentina
Mediterranean, North Africa, Northern America
Types
Not Available
Anthony Peak Lupine, Silver Bush, Garden Lupine, Spider Lupine, Adonis Lupine
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Sandy areas, Terrestrial
Pine barrens, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
3-7
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, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Blue, Pink, White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Olive
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Olive
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Olive
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loose, Moist
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Requires regular watering
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires a lot of watering, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loose, Moist
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune ocassionally
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Fusarium wilt, Root rot, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Erythema, Swelling
Abdominal pain, Asthma, Nausea, Swelling in the face, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Gastrointestinal disorders, Urinary tract problems
Anthelmintic, Diuretic, Treatment of ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Rock Garden
Botanical Name
TEPHROCACTUS articulatus
Lupinus
Common Name
Cholla
Hybrid Lupine
In Hindi
Cholla संयंत्र
वृक संयंत्र
In German
Cholla Pflanzen
lupine
In French
usine de Cholla
usine de lupin
In Spanish
planta de Cholla
planta de lupino
In Greek
Cholla φυτών
φυτό λούπινο
In Portuguese
planta Salão
tremoço planta
In Polish
roślin Hall
łubin roślin
In Latin
plant Hall
Plinio herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Fabales
Family
Cactaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Tephrocactus
Lupinus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Cylindropuntieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Opuntioideae
Faboideae
Season and Care of Cholla and Lupine
Season and care of Cholla and Lupine is important to know. While considering everything about Cholla and Lupine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cholla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Lupine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cholla is Loam, Sand and for Lupine is Loose, Moist while the PH of soil for Cholla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Lupine is Slightly Acidic.
Cholla and Lupine Physical Information
Cholla and Lupine physical information is very important for comparison. Cholla height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Lupine height is 2.95 cm and width 1.50 cm. The color specification of Cholla and Lupine are as follows:
Cholla flower color: White and Light Pink
Cholla leaf color: Green and Olive
Lupine flower color: Blue, Pink and White
- Lupine leaf color: Light Green
Care of Cholla and Lupine
Care of Cholla and Lupine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cholla pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Lupine pruning is done Prune ocassionally. In summer Cholla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lupine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.