Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Tree
Origin
Argentina
United States, California
Types
Cylindropuntia spp.
Quercus lobata
Habitat
Sandy areas, Terrestrial
Semi desert, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
7-9
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Red, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Sienna, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Olive
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Olive
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive
Yellow, Yellow green, Gold
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Olive
-
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Requires regular watering
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season, Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Don't prune in winter, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove deadheads
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
-
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Erythema, Swelling
-
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Gastrointestinal disorders, Urinary tract problems
-
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Bark, Leaves, Wood
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Cattle Fodder, Used by tanners in tanning leather, Used in making musical instruments, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used for ship building, Wood is used in construction
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
QUERCUS lobata
Common Name
Cholla
California Swamp Oak, California White Oak, Roble Oak, Valley Oak
In Hindi
Cholla संयंत्र
घाटी ओक
In German
Cholla Pflanzen
Tal Eiche
In French
usine de Cholla
Oak Valley
In Spanish
planta de Cholla
valle del roble
In Greek
Cholla φυτών
Valley Oak
In Portuguese
planta Salão
vale Oak
In Polish
roślin Hall
Dolina Oak
In Latin
plant Hall
Oak vallis
Order
Caryophyllales
Fagales
Family
Cactaceae
Fagaceae
Genus
Tephrocactus
Quercus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Cholla and Valley Oak
Season and care of Cholla and Valley Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Cholla and Valley Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cholla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Valley Oak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cholla is Loam, Sand and for Valley Oak is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Cholla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Valley Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cholla and Valley Oak Physical Information
Cholla and Valley Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Cholla height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Valley Oak height is 1,650.00 cm and width 1,680.00 cm. The color specification of Cholla and Valley Oak are as follows:
Cholla flower color: White and Light Pink
Cholla leaf color: Green and Olive
Valley Oak flower color: Red and Yellow green
- Valley Oak leaf color: Green
Care of Cholla and Valley Oak
Care of Cholla and Valley Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cholla pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Valley Oak pruning is done Don't prune in winter, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove deadheads. In summer Cholla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Valley Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.