Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Fruit
Origin
Argentina
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Cylindropuntia spp.
Rovada, ‘Red Lake’ AGM, Junifer
Habitat
Sandy areas, Terrestrial
Broad-Leaved Forests, shores, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
3-8
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 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
Green
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
White, Red, Pink, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Olive
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Olive
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive
Yellow, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Olive
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
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, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Requires regular watering
occasional watering once established, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Loam
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
Prune every year, Prune to half of its height, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Citrus, Fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Birds, Borers, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Allergy
Erythema, Swelling
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
-
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Gastrointestinal disorders, Urinary tract problems
Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Fruits, Whole plant
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Culinary use, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
TEPHROCACTUS articulatus
RIBES rubrum
Common Name
Cholla
Red Currant
In Hindi
Cholla संयंत्र
Red Currant
In German
Cholla Pflanzen
Rote Johannisbeere
In French
usine de Cholla
Groseille
In Spanish
planta de Cholla
Grosella
In Greek
Cholla φυτών
Κόκκινη σταφίδα
In Portuguese
planta Salão
Groselha
In Polish
roślin Hall
Porzeczkowy
In Latin
plant Hall
red RIBES
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Rosales
Family
Cactaceae
Grossulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Cholla and Red Currant
Season and care of Cholla and Red Currant is important to know. While considering everything about Cholla and Red Currant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cholla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Red Currant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cholla is Loam, Sand and for Red Currant is Loam while the PH of soil for Cholla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Red Currant is Acidic, Neutral.
Cholla and Red Currant Physical Information
Cholla and Red Currant physical information is very important for comparison. Cholla height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Red Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Cholla and Red Currant are as follows:
Cholla flower color: White and Light Pink
Cholla leaf color: Green and Olive
Red Currant flower color: Green
- Red Currant leaf color: Green
Care of Cholla and Red Currant
Care of Cholla and Red Currant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cholla pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Red Currant pruning is done Prune every year, Prune to half of its height and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Cholla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Currant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.