Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Tree
Origin
Argentina
United States, North-Central United States, Canada
Types
Cylindropuntia spp.
The White Oaks, Chestnut Oak, Bur Oak
Habitat
Sandy areas, Terrestrial
Humid climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
4-7
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Red, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Olive
Pink, Sienna
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Olive
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive
Red, Purple, Burgundy, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Olive
-
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Y-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loamy, Moist, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring, Late Spring
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
Average Water Needs, Needs watering once a week, occasional watering once established, Requires watering in the growing season, 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
Clay, 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
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove short branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Hummingbirds, Squirrels, Woodpeckers
Allergy
Erythema, Swelling
-
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Gastrointestinal disorders, Urinary tract problems
-
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Tree trunks
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Air freshner, Grown for shade, Used as firewood, Used in Furniture, Used in paper industry, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used fore making tools, Wood log is used in making fences
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Shade Trees
Botanical Name
TEPHROCACTUS articulatus
QUERCUS ellipsoidalis
Common Name
Cholla
Northern Pin Oak
In Hindi
Cholla संयंत्र
Pin Oak
In German
Cholla Pflanzen
Pin-Eichen
In French
usine de Cholla
Pin Oak
In Spanish
planta de Cholla
pin Oak
In Greek
Cholla φυτών
pin Oak
In Portuguese
planta Salão
Pin Oak
In Polish
roślin Hall
pin Oak
In Latin
plant Hall
Quercus
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Fagales
Family
Cactaceae
Fagaceae
Genus
Tephrocactus
Quercus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Cholla and Pin Oak
Season and care of Cholla and Pin Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Cholla and Pin Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cholla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pin Oak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cholla is Loam, Sand and for Pin Oak is Clay, Loamy, Moist, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Cholla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pin Oak is Acidic.
Cholla and Pin Oak Physical Information
Cholla and Pin Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Cholla height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Pin Oak height is 2,499.36 cm and width 792.48 cm. The color specification of Cholla and Pin Oak are as follows:
Cholla flower color: White and Light Pink
Cholla leaf color: Green and Olive
Pin Oak flower color: Red and Light Green
- Pin Oak leaf color: Pink and Sienna
Care of Cholla and Pin Oak
Care of Cholla and Pin Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cholla pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pin Oak pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove short branches. In summer Cholla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pin Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.