Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Vegetable
Origin
Argentina
North America, Mexico, Central America
Types
Cylindropuntia spp.
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Sandy areas, Terrestrial
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
-9999
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Brown
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Olive
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Olive
Dark Green, Black
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Olive
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
-
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
-
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Requires regular watering
-
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Erythema, Swelling
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Gastrointestinal disorders, Urinary tract problems
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
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Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
-
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
TEPHROCACTUS articulatus
CUCURBITA pepo 'Cotton Candy'
Common Name
Cholla
Pumpkin, White Pumpkin
In Hindi
Cholla संयंत्र
Hydrangea
In German
Cholla Pflanzen
Hortensie
In French
usine de Cholla
Hortensia
In Spanish
planta de Cholla
Hortensia
In Greek
Cholla φυτών
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
planta Salão
Hortênsia
In Polish
roślin Hall
Hortensja
In Latin
plant Hall
Hibiscus
Family
Cactaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
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Properties of Cholla and White Pumpkin
Wondering what are the properties of Cholla and White Pumpkin? We provide you with everything About Cholla and White Pumpkin. Cholla has thorns and White Pumpkin doesn't have thorns. Also Cholla does not have fragrant flowers. Cholla has allergic reactions like Erythema and Swelling and White Pumpkin 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 White Pumpkin and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Cholla and White Pumpkin
Season and care of Cholla and White Pumpkin is important to know. While considering everything about Cholla and White Pumpkin Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cholla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and White Pumpkin season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cholla is Loam, Sand and for White Pumpkin is Loam while the PH of soil for Cholla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for White Pumpkin is Neutral.
Cholla and White Pumpkin Physical Information
Cholla and White Pumpkin physical information is very important for comparison. Cholla height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas White Pumpkin height is 2.40 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Cholla and White Pumpkin are as follows:
Cholla flower color: White and Light Pink
Cholla leaf color: Green and Olive
White Pumpkin flower color: Brown
- White Pumpkin leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Cholla and White Pumpkin
Care of Cholla and White Pumpkin include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cholla pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and White Pumpkin 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 Pumpkin needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.