Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Tree
Origin
Argentina
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Texas, Canada
Types
Cylindropuntia spp.
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Habitat
Sandy areas, Terrestrial
Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
4-9
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Fruit Color
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Light Yellow, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Olive
Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Olive
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive
Red, Orange, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Olive
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Leaf Shape
Succulent
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Requires regular watering
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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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
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Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Erythema, Swelling
Irritate the mucus membrane, Rash, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Gastrointestinal disorders, Urinary tract problems
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Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Sap
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used to make a black varnish for use in woodworking
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
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Botanical Name
TEPHROCACTUS articulatus
TOXICODENDRON vernix
Common Name
Cholla
Poison Dogwood, Poison Elderberry, Poison Sumac, Swamp Sumac
In Hindi
Cholla संयंत्र
toxicodendron vernix
In German
Cholla Pflanzen
toxicodendron vernix
In French
usine de Cholla
TOXICODENDRON vernix
In Spanish
planta de Cholla
vérnix TOXICODENDRON
In Greek
Cholla φυτών
Toxicodendron vernix
In Portuguese
planta Salão
TOXICODENDRON vernix
In Polish
roślin Hall
toxicodendron vernix
In Latin
plant Hall
Natrum vernix
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Sapindales
Family
Cactaceae
Anacardiaceae
Genus
Tephrocactus
Toxicodendron
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Cholla and Poison Sumac
Season and care of Cholla and Poison Sumac is important to know. While considering everything about Cholla and Poison Sumac Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cholla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Poison Sumac season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cholla is Loam, Sand and for Poison Sumac is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cholla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Poison Sumac is Acidic, Neutral.
Cholla and Poison Sumac Physical Information
Cholla and Poison Sumac physical information is very important for comparison. Cholla height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Poison Sumac height is 240.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Cholla and Poison Sumac are as follows:
Cholla flower color: White and Light Pink
Cholla leaf color: Green and Olive
Poison Sumac flower color: Yellow green
- Poison Sumac leaf color: Green, Orange and Dark Green
Care of Cholla and Poison Sumac
Care of Cholla and Poison Sumac include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cholla pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Poison Sumac 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 Poison Sumac needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.