Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Herbs
Origin
Argentina
Central Asia
Types
Cylindropuntia spp.
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Habitat
Sandy areas, Terrestrial
Barren waste areas, Dry areas, meadows, Roadsides, Sandy stream banks
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
4-9
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, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Olive
Light Green, Sea Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Olive
Light Green, Sea Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive
Light Green, Sea Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Olive
Light Green, Sea Green, Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Oblique base
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
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
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Requires regular watering
Needs very little 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
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Erythema, Swelling
Irritation to stomach, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Gastrointestinal disorders, Urinary tract problems
Astringent, Hypotensive, Laxative, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Leaves
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant, useful as a ground cover
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Groundcover, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
TEPHROCACTUS articulatus
Sedum acre
Common Name
Cholla
Stonecrop
In Hindi
Cholla संयंत्र
Stonecrop
In German
Cholla Pflanzen
Stonecrop
In French
usine de Cholla
Orpin
In Spanish
planta de Cholla
uva de gato
In Greek
Cholla φυτών
Stonecrop
In Portuguese
planta Salão
Stonecrop
In Polish
roślin Hall
rozchodnika
In Latin
plant Hall
Sedum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Saxifragales
Family
Cactaceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Cylindropuntieae
Sedeae
Subfamily
Opuntioideae
Sedoideae
Season and Care of Cholla and Stonecrop
Season and care of Cholla and Stonecrop is important to know. While considering everything about Cholla and Stonecrop Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cholla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Stonecrop season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cholla is Loam, Sand and for Stonecrop is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cholla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Stonecrop is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cholla and Stonecrop Physical Information
Cholla and Stonecrop physical information is very important for comparison. Cholla height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Stonecrop height is 5.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Cholla and Stonecrop are as follows:
Cholla flower color: White and Light Pink
Cholla leaf color: Green and Olive
Stonecrop flower color: White and Ivory
- Stonecrop leaf color: Light Green, Sea Green and Blue Green
Care of Cholla and Stonecrop
Care of Cholla and Stonecrop include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cholla pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Stonecrop 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 Stonecrop needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.