Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Tree
Origin
Argentina
South America
Types
Cylindropuntia spp.
Peruvian peppertree, peppercorn tree, Peruvian mastic
Habitat
Sandy areas, Terrestrial
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
8-11
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
Weeping
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Olive
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Olive
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Olive
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
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
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, 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
Keep ground moist, Water Deeply
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, Alkaline
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
Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Pollution
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Erythema, Swelling
Irritate the mucus membrane
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Skin Problems
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Gastrointestinal disorders, Urinary tract problems
Antiemetic, Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Digestive, Miscellany, Purgative
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Condiment, Gum
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Edible, Feature Plant, Rock Garden / Wall, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
TEPHROCACTUS articulatus
SCHINUS molle
Common Name
Cholla
Peppertree
In Hindi
Cholla संयंत्र
Peppertree
In German
Cholla Pflanzen
Peppertree
In French
usine de Cholla
Peppertree
In Spanish
planta de Cholla
peppertree
In Greek
Cholla φυτών
Peppertree
In Portuguese
planta Salão
Peppertree
In Polish
roślin Hall
Peppertree
In Latin
plant Hall
Peppertree
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Sapindales
Family
Cactaceae
Anacardiaceae
Genus
Tephrocactus
Schinus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Opuntioideae
Anacardioideae
Season and Care of Cholla and Peppertree
Season and care of Cholla and Peppertree is important to know. While considering everything about Cholla and Peppertree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cholla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Peppertree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cholla is Loam, Sand and for Peppertree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cholla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Peppertree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cholla and Peppertree Physical Information
Cholla and Peppertree physical information is very important for comparison. Cholla height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Peppertree height is 1,219.20 cm and width 1,219.20 cm. The color specification of Cholla and Peppertree are as follows:
Cholla flower color: White and Light Pink
Cholla leaf color: Green and Olive
Peppertree flower color: Light Yellow
- Peppertree leaf color: Green
Care of Cholla and Peppertree
Care of Cholla and Peppertree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cholla pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Peppertree pruning is done Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Cholla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Peppertree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.