Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Tree
Origin
Argentina
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Types
Cylindropuntia spp.
Ficus benjamina
Habitat
Sandy areas, Terrestrial
Temperate Regions, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
10-15
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
-
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Yellow, Red, Green, Pink, Orange Red, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Olive
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Olive
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Olive
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings, Layering
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Requires regular watering
Water carefully
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
10-10-10, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Any balanced general purpose fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Erythema, Swelling
Rhinoconjunctivitis, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Gastrointestinal disorders, Urinary tract problems
Antibacterial, Aphrodisiac, Dysentry
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Bark, Fruits, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Container
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
TEPHROCACTUS articulatus
FICUS benjamina
Common Name
Cholla
Weeping Fig, Benjamin's fig, Ficus tree
In Hindi
Cholla संयंत्र
रो अंजीर
In German
Cholla Pflanzen
Birkenfeige
In French
usine de Cholla
figuier pleureur
In Spanish
planta de Cholla
higo llorón
In Greek
Cholla φυτών
κλάμα σύκο
In Portuguese
planta Salão
chorando fig
In Polish
roślin Hall
płacz rys
In Latin
plant Hall
Plorans ficum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Urticales
Family
Cactaceae
Moraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Cylindropuntieae
Ficeae
Season and Care of Cholla and Weeping Fig
Season and care of Cholla and Weeping Fig is important to know. While considering everything about Cholla and Weeping Fig Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cholla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Weeping Fig season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cholla is Loam, Sand and for Weeping Fig is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cholla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Weeping Fig is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cholla and Weeping Fig Physical Information
Cholla and Weeping Fig physical information is very important for comparison. Cholla height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Weeping Fig height is 2,440.00 cm and width 3,050.00 cm. The color specification of Cholla and Weeping Fig are as follows:
Cholla flower color: White and Light Pink
Cholla leaf color: Green and Olive
Weeping Fig flower color:
- Weeping Fig leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Cholla and Weeping Fig
Care of Cholla and Weeping Fig include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cholla pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Weeping Fig 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 Weeping Fig needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.