Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Tree
Origin
Argentina
Southeastern United States, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Cylindropuntia spp.
Coccoloba uvifera
Habitat
Sandy areas, Terrestrial
Rocky coastal hummocks, sand dunes
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
9-15
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
White
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Red, Purple, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Olive
Red, Olive, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Olive
Red, Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive
Red, Olive, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Olive
Red, Olive, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Round
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
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
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
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
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 dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
6-6-6 or 8-8-8
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Fungal Diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Erythema, Swelling
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Makes Hair Silkier
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Protects from storm-induced erosion
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Gastrointestinal disorders, Urinary tract problems
Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Jam
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
TEPHROCACTUS articulatus
COCCOLOBA uvifera
Common Name
Cholla
Sea Grape
In Hindi
Cholla संयंत्र
सागर अंगूर
In German
Cholla Pflanzen
Sea Grape
In French
usine de Cholla
Sea Grape
In Spanish
planta de Cholla
Sea Grape
In Greek
Cholla φυτών
Sea σταφυλιών
In Portuguese
planta Salão
Sea Grape
In Polish
roślin Hall
Sea Grape
In Latin
plant Hall
Uva mare
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Caryophyllales
Family
Cactaceae
Polygonaceae
Genus
Tephrocactus
Coccoloba
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Cylindropuntieae
Coccolobeae
Subfamily
Opuntioideae
Eriogonoideae
Season and Care of Cholla and Sea Grape
Season and care of Cholla and Sea Grape is important to know. While considering everything about Cholla and Sea Grape Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cholla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sea Grape season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cholla is Loam, Sand and for Sea Grape is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cholla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sea Grape is Neutral, Alkaline.
Cholla and Sea Grape Physical Information
Cholla and Sea Grape physical information is very important for comparison. Cholla height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Sea Grape height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Cholla and Sea Grape are as follows:
Cholla flower color: White and Light Pink
Cholla leaf color: Green and Olive
Sea Grape flower color: White
- Sea Grape leaf color: Red, Olive and Bronze
Care of Cholla and Sea Grape
Care of Cholla and Sea Grape include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cholla pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sea Grape pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Cholla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sea Grape needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.