Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Succulent
Origin
Argentina
Southern Africa, South Africa
Types
Cylindropuntia spp.
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Habitat
Sandy areas, Terrestrial
Sandy areas, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
10-15
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Olive
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Olive
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Olive
Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
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
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
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
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
Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Erythema, Swelling
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Gastrointestinal disorders, Urinary tract problems
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Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Whole plant
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
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Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
TEPHROCACTUS articulatus
ALOE dichotoma
Common Name
Cholla
Kokerboom
Quiver Tree
In Hindi
Cholla संयंत्र
तरकश ट्री
In German
Cholla Pflanzen
Köcherbaum
In French
usine de Cholla
Quiver Tree
In Spanish
planta de Cholla
Árbol de la aljaba
In Greek
Cholla φυτών
φαρέτρα Δέντρο
In Portuguese
planta Salão
Árvore do quiver
In Polish
roślin Hall
Quiver Drzewo
In Latin
plant Hall
pharetram ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Asparagales
Family
Cactaceae
Aloaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Opuntioideae
Asphodeloideae
Properties of Cholla and Quiver Tree
Wondering what are the properties of Cholla and Quiver Tree? We provide you with everything About Cholla and Quiver Tree. Cholla has thorns and Quiver Tree doesn't have thorns. Also Cholla does not have fragrant flowers. Cholla has allergic reactions like Erythema and Swelling and Quiver Tree 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 Quiver Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Cholla and Quiver Tree
Season and care of Cholla and Quiver Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Cholla and Quiver Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cholla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Quiver Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cholla is Loam, Sand and for Quiver Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cholla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Quiver Tree is Neutral, Alkaline.
Cholla and Quiver Tree Physical Information
Cholla and Quiver Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Cholla height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Quiver Tree height is - and width 40.00 cm. The color specification of Cholla and Quiver Tree are as follows:
Cholla flower color: White and Light Pink
Cholla leaf color: Green and Olive
Quiver Tree flower color: Lemon yellow
- Quiver Tree leaf color: Blue Green
Care of Cholla and Quiver Tree
Care of Cholla and Quiver Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cholla pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Quiver Tree pruning is done Requires very little pruning. In summer Cholla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Quiver Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.