Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Tree
Origin
Argentina
Africa, India, Southeast Asia
Types
Cylindropuntia spp.
Sweet Tamarind, Australian tamarind, Manila tamarind, Velvet tamarind, Spanish Tamarind
Habitat
Sandy areas, Terrestrial
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
9-11
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Red, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Olive
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Olive
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive
Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Olive
Dark Brown, Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Layering, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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
6-6-6 or 8-8-8
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Borers, Mealybugs, Onion thrips, Root weevil, Soft scales, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Beetles, Birds, Scale Insects
Allergy
Erythema, Swelling
Diarrhea, Hives, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
-
Glowing Skin, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Reduces ageing, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Gastrointestinal disorders, Urinary tract problems
Antioxidants, Inflammation, Rheumatism, Skin Disorders, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Culinary use, Used as a nutritious food item, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
TEPHROCACTUS articulatus
Tamarindus indica
Common Name
Cholla
Tamarind tree, Tamarind
In Hindi
Cholla संयंत्र
इमली का पेड़
In German
Cholla Pflanzen
Tamarinde
In French
usine de Cholla
tamarinier
In Spanish
planta de Cholla
tamarindo
In Greek
Cholla φυτών
δέντρο Tamarind
In Portuguese
planta Salão
tamarindo
In Polish
roślin Hall
drzewo tamaryndowca
In Latin
plant Hall
tamarind ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Fabales
Family
Cactaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Tephrocactus
Tamarindus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Cylindropuntieae
Detarieae
Subfamily
Opuntioideae
Caesalpinioideae
Season and Care of Cholla and Tamarind tree
Season and care of Cholla and Tamarind tree is important to know. While considering everything about Cholla and Tamarind tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cholla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tamarind tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cholla is Loam, Sand and for Tamarind tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cholla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tamarind tree is Acidic.
Cholla and Tamarind tree Physical Information
Cholla and Tamarind tree physical information is very important for comparison. Cholla height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Tamarind tree height is 1,800.00 cm and width 800.00 cm. The color specification of Cholla and Tamarind tree are as follows:
Cholla flower color: White and Light Pink
Cholla leaf color: Green and Olive
Tamarind tree flower color: Red and Yellow
- Tamarind tree leaf color: Green
Care of Cholla and Tamarind tree
Care of Cholla and Tamarind tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cholla pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tamarind tree 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 Tamarind tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.