Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Tree
Origin
Argentina
Mexico, Central America
Types
Cylindropuntia spp.
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Habitat
Sandy areas, Terrestrial
Hardwood forests, Lowland, Upland, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
4-10
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
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Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Olive
Green, 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
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Budding, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Requires regular watering
Do not water excessively, Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, Needs very little water
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well 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 leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Erythema, Swelling
Asthma, Pollen, Rhinitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Gastrointestinal disorders, Urinary tract problems
Aphrodisiac, Astringent, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
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Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Repellent, Used as a dye
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
TEPHROCACTUS articulatus
FRAXINUS americana
Common Name
Cholla
White Ash
In Hindi
Cholla संयंत्र
FRAXINUS americana
In German
Cholla Pflanzen
Fraxinus americana
In French
usine de Cholla
Fraxinus americana
In Spanish
planta de Cholla
Fraxinus americana
In Greek
Cholla φυτών
Fraxinus americana
In Portuguese
planta Salão
Fraxinus americana
In Polish
roślin Hall
jesion amerykański
In Latin
plant Hall
Fraxinus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Lamiales
Family
Cactaceae
Oleaceae
Genus
Tephrocactus
Fraxinus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Cholla and White Ash
Season and care of Cholla and White Ash is important to know. While considering everything about Cholla and White Ash Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cholla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and White Ash season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cholla is Loam, Sand and for White Ash is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cholla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for White Ash is Neutral, Alkaline.
Cholla and White Ash Physical Information
Cholla and White Ash physical information is very important for comparison. Cholla height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas White Ash height is 1,830.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Cholla and White Ash are as follows:
Care of Cholla and White Ash
Care of Cholla and White Ash include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cholla pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and White Ash 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 White Ash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.