Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Fruit
Origin
Argentina
India, Mediterranean
Types
Cylindropuntia spp.
Punica granatum
Habitat
Sandy areas, Terrestrial
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
4-8
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Deep Red, Red
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Olive
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Olive
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive
Green, Light Yellow, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Olive
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
oblong or obovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings, Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Medium, Needs a lot of water initially
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, 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
Aphids, Beetles, Gray mold, Mites, Red blotch, Root mealy bugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Aphids, Beetles, Birds, Bugs, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Erythema, Swelling
Hives, Itchiness, Stomach pain, Swelling, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Gastrointestinal disorders, Urinary tract problems
anti-cancer, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Regulates Blood Sugar, Skin Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used to make juice
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
TEPHROCACTUS articulatus
Punica granatum
Common Name
Cholla
Pomegranate
In Hindi
Cholla संयंत्र
अनार
In German
Cholla Pflanzen
Granatapfel
In French
usine de Cholla
Grenade
In Spanish
planta de Cholla
Granada
In Greek
Cholla φυτών
Ρόδι
In Portuguese
planta Salão
Romã
In Polish
roślin Hall
Granat
In Latin
plant Hall
malogranatum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Myrtales
Family
Cactaceae
Punicaceae
Genus
Tephrocactus
Punica
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Opuntioideae
Punicoideae
Season and Care of Cholla and Pomegranate
Season and care of Cholla and Pomegranate is important to know. While considering everything about Cholla and Pomegranate Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cholla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pomegranate season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cholla is Loam, Sand and for Pomegranate is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cholla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pomegranate is Acidic, Neutral.
Cholla and Pomegranate Physical Information
Cholla and Pomegranate physical information is very important for comparison. Cholla height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Pomegranate height is 370.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Cholla and Pomegranate are as follows:
Cholla flower color: White and Light Pink
Cholla leaf color: Green and Olive
Pomegranate flower color: Deep Red and Red
- Pomegranate leaf color: Green
Care of Cholla and Pomegranate
Care of Cholla and Pomegranate include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cholla pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pomegranate 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 Pomegranate needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.