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
  
AHS Heat Zone
10-1
  
7-1
  
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
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
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
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Succulent
  
Oval with toothed margin
  
Thorns
Yes
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Not Available
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
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
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
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 Plants
  
  
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
  
  
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
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Bold
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
Sometimes
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Birds
  
Aphids, Flies, Mites
  
Allergy
Erythema, Swelling
  
bullous cheilitis, contact allergic dermatitis
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
  
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
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
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
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.