Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Vegetable
Origin
Argentina
Europe, Asia
Types
Cylindropuntia spp.
Brassica rapa
Habitat
Sandy areas, Terrestrial
orchards, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
3-8
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, 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
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Tan, Brown, Sienna
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Olive
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Olive
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Olive
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Spoon Shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
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, Never Over-water, 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
Acidic, Neutral
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
-
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Red blotch, Seedcorn maggot, Whiteflies, Worms
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Deers, Flea beetles, Insects
Allergy
Erythema, Swelling
-
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Gastrointestinal disorders, Urinary tract problems
anti-cancer, Vitamin A, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Leaves
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food
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
BRASSICA rapa( Narinosa Group)
Common Name
Cholla
Tat Soi, Tatsoi
In Hindi
Cholla संयंत्र
Tatsoi
In German
Cholla Pflanzen
Tatsoi
In French
usine de Cholla
Tatsoi
In Spanish
planta de Cholla
Tatsoi
In Greek
Cholla φυτών
Tatsoi
In Portuguese
planta Salão
Tatsoi
In Polish
roślin Hall
Tatsoi
In Latin
plant Hall
Tatsoi
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Brassicales
Family
Cactaceae
Brassicaceae
Genus
Tephrocactus
Brassica
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Cholla and Tatsoi
Season and care of Cholla and Tatsoi is important to know. While considering everything about Cholla and Tatsoi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cholla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tatsoi season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cholla is Loam, Sand and for Tatsoi is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cholla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tatsoi is Acidic, Neutral.
Cholla and Tatsoi Physical Information
Cholla and Tatsoi physical information is very important for comparison. Cholla height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Tatsoi height is 10.20 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Cholla and Tatsoi are as follows:
Cholla flower color: White and Light Pink
Cholla leaf color: Green and Olive
Tatsoi flower color: Yellow
- Tatsoi leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Cholla and Tatsoi
Care of Cholla and Tatsoi include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cholla pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tatsoi pruning is done . In summer Cholla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tatsoi needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.