Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Cactus or Succulent, Perennial
Origin
Argentina
Canary Islands
Types
Not Available
California Giant, Lilliput, Envy
Habitat
Sandy areas, Terrestrial
Bushy
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
8-15
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Pink, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Olive
Light Green, Rose
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Olive
Light Green, Rose
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive
Light Green, Rose
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Olive
Light Green, Rose
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Part sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Rooted stem cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Requires regular watering
Do not water frequently, Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand, Well drained
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Allergy
Erythema, Swelling
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Gastrointestinal disorders, Urinary tract problems
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Not Available
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
TEPHROCACTUS articulatus
AEONIUM haworthii
Common Name
Cholla
Pinwheel Aeonium, Haworth's aeonium
In Hindi
Cholla संयंत्र
Pinwheel
In German
Cholla Pflanzen
Windrad
In French
usine de Cholla
moulinet
In Spanish
planta de Cholla
Molinillo
In Greek
Cholla φυτών
pinwheel
In Portuguese
planta Salão
Pinwheel
In Polish
roślin Hall
Wiatraczek
In Latin
plant Hall
Pinwheel
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Order
Caryophyllales
Saxifragales
Family
Cactaceae
Crassulaceae
Genus
Tephrocactus
Aeonium
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Cylindropuntieae
Aeonieae
Subfamily
Opuntioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Cholla and Pinwheel
Wondering what are the properties of Cholla and Pinwheel? We provide you with everything About Cholla and Pinwheel. Cholla has thorns and Pinwheel doesn't have thorns. Also Cholla does not have fragrant flowers. Cholla has allergic reactions like Erythema and Swelling and Pinwheel has allergic reactions like Erythema and Swelling. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Cholla and Pinwheel and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Cholla and Pinwheel
Season and care of Cholla and Pinwheel is important to know. While considering everything about Cholla and Pinwheel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cholla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pinwheel season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cholla is Loam, Sand and for Pinwheel is Sand while the PH of soil for Cholla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pinwheel is Slightly Acidic.
Cholla and Pinwheel Physical Information
Cholla and Pinwheel physical information is very important for comparison. Cholla height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Pinwheel height is 60.96 cm and width 60.96 cm. The color specification of Cholla and Pinwheel are as follows:
Cholla flower color: White and Light Pink
Cholla leaf color: Green and Olive
Pinwheel flower color: Pink and Yellow green
- Pinwheel leaf color: Light Green and Rose
Care of Cholla and Pinwheel
Care of Cholla and Pinwheel include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cholla pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pinwheel 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 Pinwheel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.