Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Tree
Origin
Argentina
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Western United States, Northwestern United States, Alaska, Canada
Types
Cylindropuntia spp.
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Habitat
Sandy areas, Terrestrial
Forest margins, Thickets
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
4-7
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
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
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
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Leaf Shape
Succulent
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, for fruiting plants, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial leaf spot, Cane Spot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
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Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Erythema, Swelling
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Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for birds, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Gastrointestinal disorders, Urinary tract problems
Cold, Fever
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Whole plant
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
TEPHROCACTUS articulatus
Sambucus racemosa
Common Name
Cholla
Red Elderberry, Red-berried Elderberry
In Hindi
Cholla संयंत्र
Red Elderberry
In German
Cholla Pflanzen
Rote Holunder
In French
usine de Cholla
Red sureau
In Spanish
planta de Cholla
La baya del saúco roja
In Greek
Cholla φυτών
κόκκινο Elderberry
In Portuguese
planta Salão
Red Elderberry
In Polish
roślin Hall
Red Elderberry
In Latin
plant Hall
pubens
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Dipsacales
Family
Cactaceae
Caprifoliaceae
Genus
Tephrocactus
Sambucus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Cholla and Red Elderberry
Season and care of Cholla and Red Elderberry is important to know. While considering everything about Cholla and Red Elderberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cholla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Red Elderberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cholla is Loam, Sand and for Red Elderberry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Cholla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Red Elderberry is Neutral.
Cholla and Red Elderberry Physical Information
Cholla and Red Elderberry physical information is very important for comparison. Cholla height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Red Elderberry height is 370.00 cm and width 430.00 cm. The color specification of Cholla and Red Elderberry are as follows:
Cholla flower color: White and Light Pink
Cholla leaf color: Green and Olive
Red Elderberry flower color: Ivory
- Red Elderberry leaf color: Green
Care of Cholla and Red Elderberry
Care of Cholla and Red Elderberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cholla pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Red Elderberry pruning is done Remove dead leaves. In summer Cholla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Elderberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.