Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Vegetable
Types
Cylindropuntia spp.
Amber globe, Baby bunch turnips, Purple top
Habitat
Sandy areas, Terrestrial
Fields, Vegetable Gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
6-11
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
-
Sienna, Black
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
Long Broad
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
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
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
Do Not 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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Anthracnose, Cercospora leaf spot, Downy mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Attracts
Birds
Beet armyworms, Caterpillar, white worms
Allergy
Erythema, Swelling
angioedema, Oral Allergy, Urticaria
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Gastrointestinal disorders, Urinary tract problems
Bone strength, Cancer, Cardiovascular problems, Lung Problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Leaves, Shoots
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Food for animals, Used as a vegetable, Used in salads
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 'Hakurei'
Common Name
Cholla
Turnip
In Hindi
Cholla संयंत्र
शलजम
In German
Cholla Pflanzen
Rübe
In French
usine de Cholla
Navet
In Spanish
planta de Cholla
Nabo
In Greek
Cholla φυτών
Γογγύλι
In Portuguese
planta Salão
Nabo
In Polish
roślin Hall
Rzepa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Brassicales
Family
Cactaceae
Brassicaceae
Genus
Tephrocactus
Brassica
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Cylindropuntieae
Brassiceae
Season and Care of Cholla and Turnip
Season and care of Cholla and Turnip is important to know. While considering everything about Cholla and Turnip Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cholla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Turnip season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cholla is Loam, Sand and for Turnip is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cholla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Turnip is Acidic, Neutral.
Cholla and Turnip Physical Information
Cholla and Turnip physical information is very important for comparison. Cholla height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Turnip height is 25.40 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Cholla and Turnip are as follows:
Cholla flower color: White and Light Pink
Cholla leaf color: Green and Olive
Turnip flower color: Yellow
- Turnip leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Cholla and Turnip
Care of Cholla and Turnip include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cholla pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Turnip 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 Turnip needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.