Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Vegetable
Origin
Argentina
Central America, South America
Types
Cylindropuntia spp.
Phaseolus vulgaris
Habitat
Sandy areas, Terrestrial
All sorts of environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
-9999
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
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
White, Light Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Light Yellow, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Olive
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Olive
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Olive
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Indeterminate
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 let dry out between waterings, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
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
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Aphids, Birds, Butterflies, Caterpillar
Allergy
Erythema, Swelling
Diarrhea, Irritation to stomach
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Making cosmetics, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Gastrointestinal disorders, Urinary tract problems
Acne, Diuretic, Emmoiliant, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Fruits
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Animal Feed, Used as a nutritious food item
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
TEPHROCACTUS articulatus
PHASEOLUS vulgaris 'Gold of Bacau'
Common Name
Cholla
common bean
In Hindi
Cholla संयंत्र
बाकला
In German
Cholla Pflanzen
Gartenbohne
In French
usine de Cholla
Haricot
In Spanish
planta de Cholla
Phaseolus vulgaris
In Greek
Cholla φυτών
Phaseolus vulgaris
In Portuguese
planta Salão
Feijão
In Polish
roślin Hall
Fasola zwykła
In Latin
plant Hall
wax bean
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Fagales
Family
Cactaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Tephrocactus
Phaseolus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Dicotyledonous
Season and Care of Cholla and Wax Bean
Season and care of Cholla and Wax Bean is important to know. While considering everything about Cholla and Wax Bean Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cholla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Wax Bean season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cholla is Loam, Sand and for Wax Bean is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cholla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Wax Bean is Neutral, Alkaline.
Cholla and Wax Bean Physical Information
Cholla and Wax Bean physical information is very important for comparison. Cholla height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Wax Bean height is 180.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Cholla and Wax Bean are as follows:
Cholla flower color: White and Light Pink
Cholla leaf color: Green and Olive
Wax Bean flower color: White, Light Pink and Lavender
- Wax Bean leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Cholla and Wax Bean
Care of Cholla and Wax Bean include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cholla pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Wax Bean 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 Wax Bean needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.