Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Herbs
Origin
Argentina
Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Sandy areas, Terrestrial
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
3-7
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Olive
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Olive
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Olive
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Oval with toothed margin
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
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
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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, Red blotch, Spider mites, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Aphids, Flies, Mites
Allergy
Erythema, Swelling
bullous cheilitis, contact allergic dermatitis
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Gastrointestinal disorders, Urinary tract problems
Antifungal, Arthritis, Digestive disorders, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Leaves
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used as insect repellent, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
TEPHROCACTUS articulatus
MENTHA spicata
Common Name
Cholla
Spearmint
In Hindi
Cholla संयंत्र
पहाड़ी पुदीना
In German
Cholla Pflanzen
Grüne Minze
In French
usine de Cholla
menthe verte
In Spanish
planta de Cholla
menta verde
In Greek
Cholla φυτών
δυόσμος
In Portuguese
planta Salão
hortelã
In Polish
roślin Hall
mięta
In Latin
plant Hall
Coriander
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Lamiales
Family
Cactaceae
Lamiaceae
Genus
Tephrocactus
Mentha
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Cylindropuntieae
Mentheae
Subfamily
Opuntioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Cholla and Spearmint
Season and care of Cholla and Spearmint is important to know. While considering everything about Cholla and Spearmint Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cholla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Spearmint season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cholla is Loam, Sand and for Spearmint is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cholla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Spearmint is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cholla and Spearmint Physical Information
Cholla and Spearmint physical information is very important for comparison. Cholla height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Spearmint height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Cholla and Spearmint are as follows:
Cholla flower color: White and Light Pink
Cholla leaf color: Green and Olive
Spearmint flower color: Pink and Lavender
- Spearmint leaf color: Green
Care of Cholla and Spearmint
Care of Cholla and Spearmint include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cholla pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Spearmint 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 Spearmint needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.