Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Types
Cylindropuntia spp.
boissieri , cupanii , hungaricum , kesselringii
Habitat
Sandy areas, Terrestrial
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
-9999
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Purple, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Olive
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Olive
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Olive
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison, From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Requires regular watering
Keep ground moist
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
Loam
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
-
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Dry root rot, Pest Free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Whiteflies
Allergy
Erythema, Swelling
Poisonous to grazing animals
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Mixed Border, small hedge
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Gastrointestinal disorders, Urinary tract problems
anti rheumatic, cathartic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Root
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
TEPHROCACTUS articulatus
COLCHICUM 'Lilac Wonder'
Common Name
Cholla
Hybrid Autumn Crocus, Hybrid Meadow Saffron
In Hindi
Cholla संयंत्र
meadow saffron
In German
Cholla Pflanzen
Herbstzeitlose
In French
usine de Cholla
Colchique d'automne
In Spanish
planta de Cholla
Estado de conservación
In Greek
Cholla φυτών
meadow saffron
In Portuguese
planta Salão
Colchicum autumnale
In Polish
roślin Hall
Colchicum autumnale
In Latin
plant Hall
autumnale
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Liliales
Family
Cactaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Tephrocactus
Colchicum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Properties of Cholla and Meadow Saffron
Wondering what are the properties of Cholla and Meadow Saffron? We provide you with everything About Cholla and Meadow Saffron. Cholla has thorns and Meadow Saffron doesn't have thorns. Also Cholla does not have fragrant flowers. Cholla has allergic reactions like Erythema and Swelling and Meadow Saffron has allergic reactions like Erythema and Swelling. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Cholla and Meadow Saffron and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Cholla and Meadow Saffron
Season and care of Cholla and Meadow Saffron is important to know. While considering everything about Cholla and Meadow Saffron Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cholla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Meadow Saffron season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cholla is Loam, Sand and for Meadow Saffron is Loam while the PH of soil for Cholla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Meadow Saffron is Acidic, Neutral.
Cholla and Meadow Saffron Physical Information
Cholla and Meadow Saffron physical information is very important for comparison. Cholla height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Meadow Saffron height is 12.70 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Cholla and Meadow Saffron are as follows:
Cholla flower color: White and Light Pink
Cholla leaf color: Green and Olive
Meadow Saffron flower color: Purple and Violet
- Meadow Saffron leaf color: Green
Care of Cholla and Meadow Saffron
Care of Cholla and Meadow Saffron include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cholla pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Meadow Saffron pruning is done . In summer Cholla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Meadow Saffron needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.