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About Cholla and Muhly Grass

What is

Life Span

Perennial
Perennial

Type

Cactus or Succulent
Grass

Origin

Argentina
Northeastern United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico, Caribbean

Types

Cylindropuntia spp.
Lindheimer's muhly

Number of Varieties

2025
0 40000
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Habitat

Sandy areas, Terrestrial
Prairies, Roadsides, Warmer regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-114-10
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

10-1
12 - 3

Sunset Zone

8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

30.00 cm60.00 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

15.20 cm30.00 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Light Pink
Pink

Flower Color Modifier

-
Bicolor

Fruit Color

-
-

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Olive
Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Olive
Light Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Olive
Green, Dark Green, Brown

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Olive
Tan, Brown

Shape

Leaf Shape

Succulent
Grass like

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium
Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

Drought
Salt

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot
Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Requires regular watering
Water frequently while growing, Water more frequently during periods of extreme drought

In Summer

Lots of watering
Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate
Moderate

In Winter

Average Water
Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead or diseased plant parts

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
No fertilizers needed

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch
Aphids, Ladybug

Plant Tolerance

Drought
Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy
Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single
Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

Edible Fruit

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

Fragrant Fruit

Fragrant Leaf

Fragrant Bark/Stem

Showy Foliage

Showy Bark

Foliage Texture

Bold
Fine

Foliage Sheen

Matte
Matte

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

Birds
Ladybug beetles

Allergy

Erythema, Swelling
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Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

-
-

Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Air purification
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Burns, Gastrointestinal disorders, Urinary tract problems
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Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Stem
Whole plant

Other Uses

Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

TEPHROCACTUS articulatus
MUHLENBERGIA capillaris

Common Name

Cholla
Pink Muhly Grass

In Hindi

Cholla संयंत्र
Muhly Grass

In German

Cholla Pflanzen
hairawn muhly

In French

usine de Cholla
muhly herbe

In Spanish

planta de Cholla
muhly Grass

In Greek

Cholla φυτών
Muhly Grass

In Portuguese

planta Salão
muhly grama

In Polish

roślin Hall
Muhly Trawa

In Latin

plant Hall
Muhly Grass

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida

Order

Caryophyllales
Cyperales

Family

Cactaceae
Poaceae

Genus

Tephrocactus
Muhlenbergia

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots

Tribe

Cylindropuntieae
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Subfamily

Opuntioideae
-

Number of Species

5740
1 27800
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Properties of Cholla and Muhly Grass

Wondering what are the properties of Cholla and Muhly Grass? We provide you with everything About Cholla and Muhly Grass. Cholla has thorns and Muhly Grass doesn't have thorns. Also Cholla does not have fragrant flowers. Cholla has allergic reactions like Erythema and Swelling and Muhly Grass 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 Muhly Grass and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

Season and Care of Cholla and Muhly Grass

Season and care of Cholla and Muhly Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Cholla and Muhly Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cholla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Muhly Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cholla is Loam, Sand and for Muhly Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cholla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Muhly Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Cholla and Muhly Grass Physical Information

Cholla and Muhly Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Cholla height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Muhly Grass height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Cholla and Muhly Grass are as follows:

  • Cholla flower color: White and Light Pink

  • Cholla leaf color: Green and Olive

  • Muhly Grass flower color: Pink

  • Muhly Grass leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Cholla and Muhly Grass

Care of Cholla and Muhly Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cholla pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Muhly Grass pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Cholla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Muhly Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.