Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Vegetable
Origin
Argentina
South America
Types
Cylindropuntia spp.
Runner Peanuts, Virginia Peanuts, Spanish Peanuts
Habitat
Sandy areas, Terrestrial
Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
5-9
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Olive
Yellow
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Olive
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Olive
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
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
Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
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, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
5-10-10 fertilizer, High amounts of nutrients, Magnesium, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Erythema, Swelling
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling, Urticaria
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
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Good for skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Gastrointestinal disorders, Urinary tract problems
Alzheimer’s Disease, Colon Cancer, Coronary diseases, Energy, Fertility, Fights Depression, Gallbladder Diseases, Heart problems, Infections, Minerals, Nerve pain, Regulates Blood Sugar, Stomach Cancer
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Seeds
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
For making oil, Used As Food, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Botanical Name
TEPHROCACTUS articulatus
ARACHIS hypogaea
Common Name
Cholla
Peanut
In Hindi
Cholla संयंत्र
मूंगफली
In German
Cholla Pflanzen
Erdnuss
In French
usine de Cholla
Cacahuète
In Spanish
planta de Cholla
Maní
In Greek
Cholla φυτών
Αράπικο φιστίκι
In Portuguese
planta Salão
Amendoim
In Polish
roślin Hall
Arachid
In Latin
plant Hall
Peanut
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Fabales
Family
Cactaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Tephrocactus
Arachis
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Cylindropuntieae
Dalbergieae
Subfamily
Opuntioideae
Faboideae
Season and Care of Cholla and Peanut
Season and care of Cholla and Peanut is important to know. While considering everything about Cholla and Peanut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cholla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Peanut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cholla is Loam, Sand and for Peanut is Sandy while the PH of soil for Cholla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Peanut is Acidic.
Cholla and Peanut Physical Information
Cholla and Peanut physical information is very important for comparison. Cholla height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Peanut height is 45.72 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Cholla and Peanut are as follows:
Cholla flower color: White and Light Pink
Cholla leaf color: Green and Olive
Peanut flower color: Yellow
- Peanut leaf color: Yellow
Care of Cholla and Peanut
Care of Cholla and Peanut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cholla pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Peanut pruning is done . In summer Cholla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Peanut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.