Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Vegetable
Origin
Argentina
World/Pandemic, North America, Europe, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa, Asia, India
Types
Cylindropuntia spp.
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Habitat
Sandy areas, Terrestrial
Cropland, Farms, gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
-9999
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
White, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Olive
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Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Olive
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Olive
-
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
-
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Sets
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Requires regular watering
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires a lot of watering, Water twice a day in the initial period
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Erythema, Swelling
-
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Gastrointestinal disorders, Urinary tract problems
Asthma, Bronchitis, cholesterol-lowering, Cough, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Diuretic, High blood pressure
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Whole plant
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Culinary use
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
TEPHROCACTUS articulatus
ALLIUM cepa 'Burgundy'
Common Name
Cholla
Garden Onion, Red Onion
In Hindi
Cholla संयंत्र
लाल प्याज
In German
Cholla Pflanzen
Rote Zwiebel
In French
usine de Cholla
Oignon rouge
In Spanish
planta de Cholla
Cebolla roja
In Greek
Cholla φυτών
Κόκκινο κρεμμύδι
In Portuguese
planta Salão
Cebola vermelha
In Polish
roślin Hall
Czerwona cebula
In Latin
plant Hall
Red Cepa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Liliales
Family
Cactaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Tephrocactus
Allium
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Opuntioideae
Allioideae
Season and Care of Cholla and Red Onion
Season and care of Cholla and Red Onion is important to know. While considering everything about Cholla and Red Onion Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cholla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Red Onion season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cholla is Loam, Sand and for Red Onion is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cholla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Red Onion is Neutral.
Cholla and Red Onion Physical Information
Cholla and Red Onion physical information is very important for comparison. Cholla height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Red Onion height is 60.00 cm and width 10.20 cm. The color specification of Cholla and Red Onion are as follows:
Cholla flower color: White and Light Pink
Cholla leaf color: Green and Olive
Red Onion flower color: White and Yellow green
- Red Onion leaf color:
Care of Cholla and Red Onion
Care of Cholla and Red Onion include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cholla pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Red Onion 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 Red Onion needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.