Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Fruit
Origin
Argentina
Europe, Western Asia
Types
Cylindropuntia spp.
Green Anjou, Red Anjou, Bartlett
Habitat
Sandy areas, Terrestrial
Humid climates, moist forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
3-8
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
White
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
-
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Olive
Light Pink, Red, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Olive
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Olive
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Early Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Fall, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Requires regular watering
Medium, Water less during winter, Water more in summer, when new, water every week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
-
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
-
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
Ammonium Nitrate, Fertilize the soil before planting
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
Aphids, Birds, Butterflies, Pear psylla
Allergy
Erythema, Swelling
Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Itchiness, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Making cosmetics, Moisturizing, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Gastrointestinal disorders, Urinary tract problems
Cancer, Cardiovascular problems, cholesterol-lowering, Detox, Diabetes, Energy, Fiber, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Obesity, Treating diverticulosis, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
-
Botanical Name
TEPHROCACTUS articulatus
PYRUS communis
In Hindi
Cholla संयंत्र
नाशपाती
In German
Cholla Pflanzen
Birne
In French
usine de Cholla
Poire
In Spanish
planta de Cholla
Pera
In Greek
Cholla φυτών
Αχλάδι
In Portuguese
planta Salão
Pera
In Polish
roślin Hall
Gruszka
In Latin
plant Hall
Orbis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Rosales
Family
Cactaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Cylindropuntieae
Maleae
Subfamily
Opuntioideae
Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Cholla and Pear
Season and care of Cholla and Pear is important to know. While considering everything about Cholla and Pear Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cholla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pear season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cholla is Loam, Sand and for Pear is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Cholla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pear is Acidic.
Cholla and Pear Physical Information
Cholla and Pear physical information is very important for comparison. Cholla height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Pear height is 1,219.20 cm and width 800.00 cm. The color specification of Cholla and Pear are as follows:
Care of Cholla and Pear
Care of Cholla and Pear include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cholla pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pear 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 Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.