Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Argentina
Europe, South Africa, Asia
Types
Cylindropuntia spp.
Scilla Siberica, Scilla Bifolia, Scilla Peruviana
Habitat
Sandy areas, Terrestrial
Cultivated Beds, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
2-8
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, Blue, Purple, Pink, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Olive
-
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
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
-
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
-
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
-
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Requires regular watering
Requires regular watering
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
-
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
-
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
5-10-10 fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Crown rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Erythema, Swelling
convulsions, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
-
Removes dandruff
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Gastrointestinal disorders, Urinary tract problems
Antiasthamatic, Bronchitis, Lung Problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as a rodenticide, Used to make hair tonic
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
TEPHROCACTUS articulatus
SCILLA
Common Name
Cholla
Squill
In Hindi
Cholla संयंत्र
Squill
In German
Cholla Pflanzen
Squill
In French
usine de Cholla
Squille
In Spanish
planta de Cholla
Escila
In Greek
Cholla φυτών
σκιλοκρόμμυδο
In Portuguese
planta Salão
Cila
In Polish
roślin Hall
Cebulica
In Latin
plant Hall
Scilla
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Lilopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Liliales
Family
Cactaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Tephrocactus
Scilla
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Cylindropuntieae
Hyacintheae
Subfamily
Opuntioideae
Scilloideae
Properties of Cholla and Squill
Wondering what are the properties of Cholla and Squill? We provide you with everything About Cholla and Squill. Cholla has thorns and Squill doesn't have thorns. Also Cholla does not have fragrant flowers. Cholla has allergic reactions like Erythema and Swelling and Squill has allergic reactions like Erythema and Swelling. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Cholla and Squill and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Cholla and Squill
Season and care of Cholla and Squill is important to know. While considering everything about Cholla and Squill Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cholla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Squill season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cholla is Loam, Sand and for Squill is while the PH of soil for Cholla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Squill is .
Cholla and Squill Physical Information
Cholla and Squill physical information is very important for comparison. Cholla height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Squill height is 15.00 cm and width 10.00 cm. The color specification of Cholla and Squill are as follows:
Cholla flower color: White and Light Pink
Cholla leaf color: Green and Olive
Squill flower color: White, Blue, Purple, Pink and Violet
- Squill leaf color:
Care of Cholla and Squill
Care of Cholla and Squill include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cholla pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Squill pruning is done . In summer Cholla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Squill needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.