Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Perennial
Origin
Argentina
World, Pandemic, North America, Europe, United Kingdom, Asia
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
Sandy areas, Terrestrial
Shaded sites, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
3-8
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Mat-forming
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Olive
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Olive
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Olive
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Requires regular watering
Water in the early morning hours
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Root rot, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Erythema, Swelling
Asthma, Depression
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Gastrointestinal disorders, Urinary tract problems
Digestive, Eye Problems, Vitamin A, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Cleanser
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
TEPHROCACTUS articulatus
OXALIS acetosella
Common Name
Cholla
wood sorrel, common wood sorrel
In Hindi
Cholla संयंत्र
Wood Sorrel
In German
Cholla Pflanzen
Sauerklee
In French
usine de Cholla
bois Sorrel
In Spanish
planta de Cholla
alazán de madera
In Greek
Cholla φυτών
ξύλο Sorrel
In Portuguese
planta Salão
Sorrel de madeira
In Polish
roślin Hall
Drewno szczaw
In Latin
plant Hall
Rumex ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Oxalidales
Family
Cactaceae
Oxalidaceae
Genus
Tephrocactus
Oxalis
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Cylindropuntieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Opuntioideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Cholla and Wood Sorrel
Season and care of Cholla and Wood Sorrel is important to know. While considering everything about Cholla and Wood Sorrel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cholla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Wood Sorrel season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cholla is Loam, Sand and for Wood Sorrel is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cholla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Wood Sorrel is Neutral.
Cholla and Wood Sorrel Physical Information
Cholla and Wood Sorrel physical information is very important for comparison. Cholla height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Wood Sorrel height is 5.10 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Cholla and Wood Sorrel are as follows:
Cholla flower color: White and Light Pink
Cholla leaf color: Green and Olive
Wood Sorrel flower color: White and Light Pink
- Wood Sorrel leaf color: Light Green
Care of Cholla and Wood Sorrel
Care of Cholla and Wood Sorrel include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cholla pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Wood Sorrel pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Cholla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Wood Sorrel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
