Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Tree
Origin
Argentina
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Cylindropuntia spp.
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Habitat
Sandy areas, Terrestrial
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
5-9
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Olive
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Olive
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive
Yellow, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Olive
-
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring
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, Do Not over Water
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Leaf Blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Erythema, Swelling
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Gastrointestinal disorders, Urinary tract problems
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Seeds
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
TEPHROCACTUS articulatus
AESCULUS pavia
Common Name
Cholla
Red Buckeye
In Hindi
Cholla संयंत्र
Red Buckeye
In German
Cholla Pflanzen
Red Buckeye
In French
usine de Cholla
Red Buckeye
In Spanish
planta de Cholla
rojo castaño de Indias
In Greek
Cholla φυτών
κόκκινο Buckeye
In Portuguese
planta Salão
Red Buckeye
In Polish
roślin Hall
Red Buckeye
In Latin
plant Hall
Red Buckeye
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Sapindales
Family
Cactaceae
Hippocastanaceae
Genus
Tephrocactus
Aesculus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Opuntioideae
Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Cholla and Red Buckeye
Season and care of Cholla and Red Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Cholla and Red Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cholla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cholla is Loam, Sand and for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Cholla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral.
Cholla and Red Buckeye Physical Information
Cholla and Red Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Cholla height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Cholla and Red Buckeye are as follows:
Cholla flower color: White and Light Pink
Cholla leaf color: Green and Olive
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
- Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Cholla and Red Buckeye
Care of Cholla and Red Buckeye include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cholla pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Cholla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.