Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Fruit
Origin
Argentina
Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Types
Cylindropuntia spp.
Shiraz Limoo,Tahiti lime , Bearss lime
Habitat
Sandy areas, Terrestrial
Warm soil, 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, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Yellow, Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Olive
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Olive
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Olive
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Grafting, Layering
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water
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
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Erythema, Swelling
Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Gastrointestinal disorders, Urinary tract problems
Antibacterial, Astringent, Carminative, Refrigerant
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Fruits
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Cleanser, Repellent
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, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
TEPHROCACTUS articulatus
CITRUS latifolia
Common Name
Cholla
Persian Lime
In Hindi
Cholla संयंत्र
Persian lime
In German
Cholla Pflanzen
Gewöhnliche Limette
In French
usine de Cholla
Citrus × latifolia
In Spanish
planta de Cholla
Citrus latifolia
In Greek
Cholla φυτών
Persian lime
In Portuguese
planta Salão
Citrus × latifolia
In Polish
roślin Hall
Persian lime
In Latin
plant Hall
Persian lime
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Sapindales
Family
Cactaceae
Rutaceae
Genus
Tephrocactus
Citrus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Cholla and Persian Lime
Season and care of Cholla and Persian Lime is important to know. While considering everything about Cholla and Persian Lime Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cholla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Persian Lime season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cholla is Loam, Sand and for Persian Lime is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cholla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Persian Lime is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cholla and Persian Lime Physical Information
Cholla and Persian Lime physical information is very important for comparison. Cholla height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Persian Lime height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Cholla and Persian Lime are as follows:
Cholla flower color: White and Light Pink
Cholla leaf color: Green and Olive
Persian Lime flower color: White and Purple
- Persian Lime leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Cholla and Persian Lime
Care of Cholla and Persian Lime include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cholla pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Persian Lime 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 Persian Lime needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.