Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Cactus
Origin
Argentina
Not Available
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Sandy areas, Terrestrial
subtropical regions, Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
13-15
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Not Available
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Olive
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Olive
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Olive
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Cylindrical
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun
Not Available
Growth Rate
Medium
Not Available
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Not Available
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Not Available
Repeat Bloomer
No
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Needs very little water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Not Available
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
Flowers
Showy
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Showy Fruit
No
Not Available
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
No
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Not Available
Showy Foliage
No
Not Available
Showy Bark
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Invasive
No
Not Available
Self-Sowing
No
Not Available
Allergy
Erythema, Swelling
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Gastrointestinal disorders, Urinary tract problems
Soothing and relieving pain
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Flowers
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Not Available
Botanical Name
TEPHROCACTUS articulatus
Schlumbergera truncata
Common Name
Cholla
Schlumbergera, false Christmas cactus, Christmas cactus
In Hindi
Cholla संयंत्र
Schlumbergera
In German
Cholla Pflanzen
Schlumbergera
In French
usine de Cholla
Schlumbergera
In Spanish
planta de Cholla
Schlumbergera
In Greek
Cholla φυτών
Schlumbergera
In Portuguese
planta Salão
Schlumbergera
In Polish
roślin Hall
Schlumbergera
In Latin
plant Hall
Gymnocalycium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Caryophyllales
Family
Cactaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Tephrocactus
Schlumbergera
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Cylindropuntieae
Rhipsalideae
Subfamily
Opuntioideae
Cactoideae
Properties of Cholla and Schlumbergera
Wondering what are the properties of Cholla and Schlumbergera? We provide you with everything About Cholla and Schlumbergera. Cholla has thorns and Schlumbergera doesn't have thorns. Also Cholla does not have fragrant flowers. Cholla has allergic reactions like Erythema and Swelling and Schlumbergera has allergic reactions like Erythema and Swelling. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Cholla and Schlumbergera and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Cholla and Schlumbergera
Season and care of Cholla and Schlumbergera is important to know. While considering everything about Cholla and Schlumbergera Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cholla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Schlumbergera season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cholla is Loam, Sand and for Schlumbergera is Not Available while the PH of soil for Cholla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Schlumbergera is Not Available.
Cholla and Schlumbergera Physical Information
Cholla and Schlumbergera physical information is very important for comparison. Cholla height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Schlumbergera height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Cholla and Schlumbergera are as follows:
Cholla flower color: White and Light Pink
Cholla leaf color: Green and Olive
Schlumbergera flower color: Purple
- Schlumbergera leaf color: Not Available
Care of Cholla and Schlumbergera
Care of Cholla and Schlumbergera include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cholla pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Schlumbergera 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 Schlumbergera needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.