Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Tree
Origin
Argentina
United States, Central United States
Types
Cylindropuntia spp.
Deciduous Tree
Habitat
Sandy areas, Terrestrial
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
5-8
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Yellow green, Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Olive
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Olive
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive
Yellow, Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Olive
-
Leaf Shape
Succulent
oblong or obovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought
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, Water during dry weather
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full 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
Phosphorous
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Anthracnose, Sunken patches
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Erythema, Swelling
Severe allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Gastrointestinal disorders, Urinary tract problems
Antiseptic, Astringent, Emetic, Febrifuge, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Seeds
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Roasted seed is used as a coffee substitute, Used as a thickening in stews, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
TEPHROCACTUS articulatus
QUERCUS imbricaria
Common Name
Cholla
Shingle Oak
In Hindi
Cholla संयंत्र
Shingle Oak
In German
Cholla Pflanzen
Kies Eiche
In French
usine de Cholla
Shingle Oak
In Spanish
planta de Cholla
teja de madera de roble
In Greek
Cholla φυτών
βότσαλα Oak
In Portuguese
planta Salão
Shingle Oak
In Polish
roślin Hall
gont Oak
In Latin
plant Hall
Quercus imbricaria
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Fagales
Family
Cactaceae
Fagaceae
Genus
Tephrocactus
Quercus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Opuntioideae
Fagoideae
Season and Care of Cholla and Shingle Oak
Season and care of Cholla and Shingle Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Cholla and Shingle Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cholla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Shingle Oak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cholla is Loam, Sand and for Shingle Oak is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Cholla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Shingle Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cholla and Shingle Oak Physical Information
Cholla and Shingle Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Cholla height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Shingle Oak height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Cholla and Shingle Oak are as follows:
Cholla flower color: White and Light Pink
Cholla leaf color: Green and Olive
Shingle Oak flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
- Shingle Oak leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Cholla and Shingle Oak
Care of Cholla and Shingle Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cholla pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Shingle Oak 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 Shingle Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.