Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Tree
Origin
Argentina
North America, United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Types
Cylindropuntia spp.
Not Avaialble
Habitat
Sandy areas, Terrestrial
Woodland Garden Secondary
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
5-8
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
White
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Olive
Green, Light Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Olive
Dark Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive
Yellow, Yellow green, Brown, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Olive
-
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
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
Needs watering once a week
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
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Balanced organic fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial leaf spot, Canker, Powdery mildew, Spot anthracnose
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Scale Insects, Snails
Allergy
Erythema, Swelling
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Formal Garden, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Gastrointestinal disorders, Urinary tract problems
Odontalgic, Stomachic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Bark
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used for flooring, cabinet making
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
TEPHROCACTUS articulatus
MAGNOLIA macrophylla
Common Name
Cholla
Bigleaf Magnolia, Large-leaved Cucumber Tree, Umbrella Tree
In Hindi
Cholla संयंत्र
मैगनोलिया
In German
Cholla Pflanzen
Umbrella Tree
In French
usine de Cholla
Umbrella Tree
In Spanish
planta de Cholla
Árbol de paraguas
In Greek
Cholla φυτών
Umbrella Tree
In Portuguese
planta Salão
Árvore de guarda-chuva
In Polish
roślin Hall
Umbrella Tree
In Latin
plant Hall
O lignum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Magnoliales
Family
Cactaceae
Magnoliaceae
Genus
Tephrocactus
Magnolia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Subfamily
Opuntioideae
Magnolioideae
Season and Care of Cholla and Umbrella Tree
Season and care of Cholla and Umbrella Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Cholla and Umbrella Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cholla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Umbrella Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cholla is Loam, Sand and for Umbrella Tree is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Cholla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Umbrella Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Cholla and Umbrella Tree Physical Information
Cholla and Umbrella Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Cholla height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Umbrella Tree height is 910.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Cholla and Umbrella Tree are as follows:
Cholla flower color: White and Light Pink
Cholla leaf color: Green and Olive
Umbrella Tree flower color: White
- Umbrella Tree leaf color: Green, Light Green and Silver
Care of Cholla and Umbrella Tree
Care of Cholla and Umbrella Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cholla pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Umbrella Tree pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Cholla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Umbrella Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.