Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Argentina
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Turkey, Western Asia
Types
Cylindropuntia spp.
Mountain silverbell , Rosea
Habitat
Sandy areas, Terrestrial
Floodplains, low mountains, Lower slopes, secondary forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
5-9
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
White
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Olive
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Olive
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Olive
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Acuminate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
-
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
-
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Layering, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Requires regular watering
occasional watering once established
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
-
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune grass to maintain level, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought and Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Flying insects
Allergy
Erythema, Swelling
-
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Gastrointestinal disorders, Urinary tract problems
-
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
-
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
TEPHROCACTUS articulatus
ORNITHOGALUM nutans
Common Name
Cholla
Drooping Star-of-Bethlehem, Nodding Star-of-Bethlehem, Silver Bells
In Hindi
Cholla संयंत्र
Silver bells
In German
Cholla Pflanzen
Silver bells
In French
usine de Cholla
Silver bells
In Spanish
planta de Cholla
Silver bells
In Greek
Cholla φυτών
Silver bells
In Portuguese
planta Salão
Silver bells
In Polish
roślin Hall
Silver bells
In Latin
plant Hall
Silver bells
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Ebenales
Family
Cactaceae
Asparagaceae
Genus
Tephrocactus
Halesia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Eudicots
Season and Care of Cholla and Silver Bells
Season and care of Cholla and Silver Bells is important to know. While considering everything about Cholla and Silver Bells Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cholla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Silver Bells season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cholla is Loam, Sand and for Silver Bells is while the PH of soil for Cholla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Silver Bells is .
Cholla and Silver Bells Physical Information
Cholla and Silver Bells physical information is very important for comparison. Cholla height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Silver Bells height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Cholla and Silver Bells are as follows:
Cholla flower color: White and Light Pink
Cholla leaf color: Green and Olive
Silver Bells flower color: White
- Silver Bells leaf color: Green
Care of Cholla and Silver Bells
Care of Cholla and Silver Bells include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cholla pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Silver Bells pruning is done Prune grass to maintain level, 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 Silver Bells needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.