Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Tender Perennial
Types
Cylindropuntia spp.
herbaceous annuals
Habitat
Sandy areas, Terrestrial
Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
10-15
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Olive
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Olive
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Olive
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Linear to lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Requires regular watering
Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
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
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Allergy
Erythema, Swelling
-
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Gastrointestinal disorders, Urinary tract problems
Fever, Intestinal irritations, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
As a tea substitute, Culinary use, Medicinal oil, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as essential oil, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Herb / Vegetable, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
TEPHROCACTUS articulatus
PELARGONIUM 'Bitter Lemon'
Common Name
Cholla
Bitter Lemon Scented Geranium, Scented Geranium
In Hindi
Cholla संयंत्र
Pelargonium
In German
Cholla Pflanzen
Pelargonium
In French
usine de Cholla
pélargonium
In Spanish
planta de Cholla
pelargonium
In Greek
Cholla φυτών
Pelargonium
In Portuguese
planta Salão
pelargônio
In Polish
roślin Hall
pelargonia
In Latin
plant Hall
Pelargonium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Geraniales
Family
Cactaceae
Geraniaceae
Genus
Tephrocactus
Pelargonium
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Cholla and Scented Geranium
Season and care of Cholla and Scented Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about Cholla and Scented Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cholla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Scented Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cholla is Loam, Sand and for Scented Geranium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cholla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Scented Geranium is Neutral, Alkaline.
Cholla and Scented Geranium Physical Information
Cholla and Scented Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Cholla height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Scented Geranium height is 38.14 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Cholla and Scented Geranium are as follows:
Cholla flower color: White and Light Pink
Cholla leaf color: Green and Olive
Scented Geranium flower color: White and Light Pink
- Scented Geranium leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Care of Cholla and Scented Geranium
Care of Cholla and Scented Geranium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cholla pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Scented Geranium 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 Scented Geranium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.