Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Aquatics
Origin
Argentina
South America
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
Sandy areas, Terrestrial
Lakes, Ponds
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
9-11
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Yellow, Light Yellow, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
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
Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Shade areas, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
In Water
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Corms or bulbs, Offsets
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Requires regular watering
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly 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 flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
No serious insect or disease problems
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Insects
Allergy
Erythema, Swelling
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Water gardening
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Gastrointestinal disorders, Urinary tract problems
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Flowers
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
TEPHROCACTUS articulatus
HYDROCLEYS nymphoides
Common Name
Cholla
Water Poppy
In Hindi
Cholla संयंत्र
जल पोस्ता
In German
Cholla Pflanzen
Wasser Poppy
In French
usine de Cholla
eau Poppy
In Spanish
planta de Cholla
amapola agua
In Greek
Cholla φυτών
νερό παπαρούνας
In Portuguese
planta Salão
água Poppy
In Polish
roślin Hall
Woda Poppy
In Latin
plant Hall
Aqua Poppy
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Alismatales
Family
Cactaceae
Alismataceae
Genus
Tephrocactus
Hydrocleys
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Cylindropuntieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Opuntioideae
Not Available
Properties of Cholla and Water Poppy
Wondering what are the properties of Cholla and Water Poppy? We provide you with everything About Cholla and Water Poppy. Cholla has thorns and Water Poppy doesn't have thorns. Also Cholla does not have fragrant flowers. Cholla has allergic reactions like Erythema and Swelling and Water Poppy has allergic reactions like Erythema and Swelling. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Cholla and Water Poppy and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Cholla and Water Poppy
Season and care of Cholla and Water Poppy is important to know. While considering everything about Cholla and Water Poppy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cholla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Water Poppy season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cholla is Loam, Sand and for Water Poppy is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cholla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Water Poppy is Neutral.
Cholla and Water Poppy Physical Information
Cholla and Water Poppy physical information is very important for comparison. Cholla height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Water Poppy height is 15.20 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Cholla and Water Poppy are as follows:
Cholla flower color: White and Light Pink
Cholla leaf color: Green and Olive
Water Poppy flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow and Brown
- Water Poppy leaf color: Green
Care of Cholla and Water Poppy
Care of Cholla and Water Poppy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cholla pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Water Poppy pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Cholla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Water Poppy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.