Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Sedge or Rush
Origin
Argentina
North America
Types
Cylindropuntia spp.
Grass
Habitat
Sandy areas, Terrestrial
Lake margins, Lake Sides, Lakes
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
-9999
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
-
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Olive
Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Olive
Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive
Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Olive
Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
-
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Rhizome division, Seedlings
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Scale, Scale insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Erythema, Swelling
Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Gastrointestinal disorders, Urinary tract problems
Abscess, Snakebite, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Rhizomes, Root, Seeds, Shoots, Stem
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
TEPHROCACTUS articulatus
Schoenoplectus Tabernaemontani
Common Name
Cholla
Grey Club-Rush, Great Bulrush, Softstem Bulrush
In Hindi
Cholla संयंत्र
Softstem Bulrush
In German
Cholla Pflanzen
Softstem Bulrush
In French
usine de Cholla
Softstem Bulrush
In Spanish
planta de Cholla
Softstem Bulrush
In Greek
Cholla φυτών
Softstem Bulrush
In Portuguese
planta Salão
Softstem Bulrush
In Polish
roślin Hall
Softstem Bulrush
In Latin
plant Hall
Softstem Bulrush
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Poales
Family
Cactaceae
Cyperaceae
Genus
Tephrocactus
Schoenoplectus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Cholla and Softstem Bulrush
Season and care of Cholla and Softstem Bulrush is important to know. While considering everything about Cholla and Softstem Bulrush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cholla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Softstem Bulrush season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cholla is Loam, Sand and for Softstem Bulrush is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cholla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Softstem Bulrush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cholla and Softstem Bulrush Physical Information
Cholla and Softstem Bulrush physical information is very important for comparison. Cholla height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Softstem Bulrush height is 270.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Cholla and Softstem Bulrush are as follows:
Cholla flower color: White and Light Pink
Cholla leaf color: Green and Olive
Softstem Bulrush flower color:
- Softstem Bulrush leaf color: Olive
Care of Cholla and Softstem Bulrush
Care of Cholla and Softstem Bulrush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cholla pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Softstem Bulrush 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 Softstem Bulrush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.