Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Fruit
Origin
Argentina
Southeastern Asia, China
Types
Cylindropuntia spp.
Castellana
Joppa
Mosambi
Narinja
Verna
Habitat
Sandy areas, Terrestrial
Farms, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
9-11
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 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
-
Red, Orange, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Olive
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
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
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
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
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
Do not water frequently, Requires watering in the growing season, Water every two or three days during warmer months
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, 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 damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Erythema, Swelling
-
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Gastrointestinal disorders, Urinary tract problems
-
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Fruits
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Cosmetics, Culinary use
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
TEPHROCACTUS articulatus
CITRUS sinensis 'Budd'
Common Name
Cholla
Orange
In Hindi
Cholla संयंत्र
नारंगी
In German
Cholla Pflanzen
Orange
In French
usine de Cholla
Orange
In Spanish
planta de Cholla
naranja
In Greek
Cholla φυτών
Πορτοκάλι
In Portuguese
planta Salão
laranja
In Polish
roślin Hall
Pomarańczowy
In Latin
plant Hall
aurantiaco
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Sapindales
Family
Cactaceae
Rutaceae
Genus
Tephrocactus
Citrus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Cylindropuntieae
Citreae
Subfamily
Opuntioideae
Aurantioideae
Season and Care of Cholla and Orange
Season and care of Cholla and Orange is important to know. While considering everything about Cholla and Orange Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cholla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Orange season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cholla is Loam, Sand and for Orange is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cholla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Orange is Acidic, Neutral.
Cholla and Orange Physical Information
Cholla and Orange physical information is very important for comparison. Cholla height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Orange height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Cholla and Orange are as follows:
Cholla flower color: White and Light Pink
Cholla leaf color: Green and Olive
Orange flower color: White
- Orange leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Cholla and Orange
Care of Cholla and Orange include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cholla pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Orange pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Cholla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Orange needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.