Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Vegetable
Origin
Argentina
Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
Types
Not Available
Green Tomatillo, Purple Tomatillo
Habitat
Sandy areas, Terrestrial
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
6-9
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Oval/Rounded
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Yellow, Sandy Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Purple, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Olive
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Olive
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Olive
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Indeterminate
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
In Summer
Lots of watering
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove all suckers, Remove wet foliage
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Fungal Diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Flea beetles
Allergy
Erythema, Swelling
Arthritis, Inflammation
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Gastrointestinal disorders, Urinary tract problems
Cancer, Diabetes, Energy, Opthalmic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Fruits
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used for making green salsas and chilli sauce, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
TEPHROCACTUS articulatus
PHYSALIS philadelphica
Common Name
Cholla
Green Tomato, Mexican Groundcherry, Tomatillo
In Hindi
Cholla संयंत्र
Tomatillos
In German
Cholla Pflanzen
Tomatillos
In French
usine de Cholla
Tomatilles
In Spanish
planta de Cholla
Tomatillos
In Greek
Cholla φυτών
Tomatillos
In Portuguese
planta Salão
Tomatillos
In Polish
roślin Hall
Tomatillos
In Latin
plant Hall
Tomatillos
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Solanales
Family
Cactaceae
Solanaceae
Genus
Tephrocactus
Physalis
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Cylindropuntieae
Physaleae
Subfamily
Opuntioideae
Solanoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Cholla and Tomatillo
Season and care of Cholla and Tomatillo is important to know. While considering everything about Cholla and Tomatillo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cholla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tomatillo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cholla is Loam, Sand and for Tomatillo is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cholla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tomatillo is Neutral.
Cholla and Tomatillo Physical Information
Cholla and Tomatillo physical information is very important for comparison. Cholla height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Tomatillo height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Cholla and Tomatillo are as follows:
Cholla flower color: White and Light Pink
Cholla leaf color: Green and Olive
Tomatillo flower color: Yellow and Sandy Brown
- Tomatillo leaf color: Green
Care of Cholla and Tomatillo
Care of Cholla and Tomatillo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cholla pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tomatillo pruning is done Remove all suckers and Remove wet foliage. In summer Cholla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tomatillo needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.