Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Ornamental Plants
Origin
Argentina
Africa, Southern Asia
Types
Cylindropuntia spp.
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Habitat
Sandy areas, Terrestrial
Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
1-15
AHS Heat Zone
10-1
12 - 5
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Green
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Olive
Yellow, Red, Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Olive
Yellow, Red, Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive
Yellow, Red, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Olive
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, 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
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Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Clay, Loamy, Sand
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full 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, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Prodenia, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Erythema, Swelling
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Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Borders
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Gastrointestinal disorders, Urinary tract problems
Diarrhea, Stomach Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
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Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Tropical
Botanical Name
TEPHROCACTUS articulatus
AMARANTHUS tricolor 'Perfecta'
Common Name
Cholla
Joseph's Coat
In Hindi
Cholla संयंत्र
tandalja bhaji
In German
Cholla Pflanzen
Tampala
In French
usine de Cholla
Tampala
In Spanish
planta de Cholla
Tampala
In Greek
Cholla φυτών
Tampala
In Portuguese
planta Salão
Tampala
In Polish
roślin Hall
Tampala
In Latin
plant Hall
Tampala
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Caryophyllales
Family
Cactaceae
Amaranthaceae
Genus
Tephrocactus
Amaranthus L
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Opuntioideae
Amaranthoideae
Season and Care of Cholla and Tampala
Season and care of Cholla and Tampala is important to know. While considering everything about Cholla and Tampala Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cholla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tampala season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cholla is Loam, Sand and for Tampala is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cholla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tampala is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cholla and Tampala Physical Information
Cholla and Tampala physical information is very important for comparison. Cholla height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Tampala height is 90.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Cholla and Tampala are as follows:
Cholla flower color: White and Light Pink
Cholla leaf color: Green and Olive
Tampala flower color: Green
- Tampala leaf color: Yellow, Red, Green and Burgundy
Care of Cholla and Tampala
Care of Cholla and Tampala include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cholla pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tampala 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 Tampala needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.