Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Fruit
Origin
Argentina
Africa, Southern Africa
Types
Cylindropuntia spp.
Cathay Belle
Diana
Gold Baby
Gold Flower
Golden Midget
Golden Sunrise
Habitat
Sandy areas, Terrestrial
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
-9999
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Yellow, Light Yellow, Dark Green, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Olive
Green, Gray Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Olive
Green, Gray Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive
Green, Gray Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Olive
-
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
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
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
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, 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
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full 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, Nitrogen, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Bacterial fruit blotch, Cabbage looper, Cucumber mosaic, Cutworms, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Erythema, Swelling
-
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Gastrointestinal disorders, Urinary tract problems
Nutrients, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Fruits
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
TEPHROCACTUS articulatus
CITRULLUS lanatus 'Moon and Stars'
Common Name
Cholla
Moon and Stars Watermelon, Watermelon
In Hindi
Cholla संयंत्र
तरबूज़
In German
Cholla Pflanzen
Wassermelone
In French
usine de Cholla
Pastèque
In Spanish
planta de Cholla
sandía
In Greek
Cholla φυτών
καρπούζι
In Portuguese
planta Salão
melancia
In Polish
roślin Hall
arbuz
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Cucurbitales
Family
Cactaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Genus
Tephrocactus
Citrullus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Cholla and Watermelon
Season and care of Cholla and Watermelon is important to know. While considering everything about Cholla and Watermelon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cholla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Watermelon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cholla is Loam, Sand and for Watermelon is Loam while the PH of soil for Cholla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Watermelon is Neutral.
Cholla and Watermelon Physical Information
Cholla and Watermelon physical information is very important for comparison. Cholla height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Watermelon height is 30.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Cholla and Watermelon are as follows:
Cholla flower color: White and Light Pink
Cholla leaf color: Green and Olive
Watermelon flower color: Yellow
- Watermelon leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Light Yellow
Care of Cholla and Watermelon
Care of Cholla and Watermelon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cholla pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Watermelon 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 Watermelon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.