Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Aquatics
Origin
Argentina
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Types
Cylindropuntia spp.
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Habitat
Sandy areas, Terrestrial
Moist Soils, Terrestrial, Upland, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
3-11
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
White
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
-
Brownish Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Olive
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Olive
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Olive
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Leaf Shape
Succulent
Heart-shaped
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
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
From Rhizomes, Root Division
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Requires regular watering
Needs Very high moisture
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
bees
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Erythema, Swelling
allergic reaction, Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Water gardening, Wild gardens
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Gastrointestinal disorders, Urinary tract problems
Insect Bites, Treating fever
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Grown in botanical gardens as a specimen, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Water Gardens, Wildflower
Botanical Name
TEPHROCACTUS articulatus
SAURURUS cernuus
Common Name
Cholla
Lizard's Tail
In Hindi
Cholla संयंत्र
Saururus cernuus
In German
Cholla Pflanzen
Saururus cernuus
In French
usine de Cholla
Saururus cernuus
In Spanish
planta de Cholla
cernuus Saururus
In Greek
Cholla φυτών
Saururus cernuus
In Portuguese
planta Salão
Saururus cernuus
In Polish
roślin Hall
Saururus cernuus
In Latin
plant Hall
Saururi cernuus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Piperales
Family
Cactaceae
Saururaceae
Genus
Tephrocactus
Saururus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Season and Care of Cholla and Saururus cernuus
Season and care of Cholla and Saururus cernuus is important to know. While considering everything about Cholla and Saururus cernuus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cholla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Saururus cernuus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cholla is Loam, Sand and for Saururus cernuus is Loam while the PH of soil for Cholla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Saururus cernuus is Acidic, Neutral.
Cholla and Saururus cernuus Physical Information
Cholla and Saururus cernuus physical information is very important for comparison. Cholla height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Saururus cernuus height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Cholla and Saururus cernuus are as follows:
Cholla flower color: White and Light Pink
Cholla leaf color: Green and Olive
Saururus cernuus flower color: White
- Saururus cernuus leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Cholla and Saururus cernuus
Care of Cholla and Saururus cernuus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cholla pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Saururus cernuus 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 Saururus cernuus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.