Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Central America, South America, Brazil
Argentina
Types
cleistocactus strausii, cleistocactus winteri, cleistocactus samaipatanus
Cylindropuntia spp.
Habitat
-
Sandy areas, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
9-11
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red, Orange, Salmon
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Olive
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
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, Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Reduce watering in winter
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Requires regular watering
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
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize the soil before planting, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Stem Rot, fungus, Mealybugs, Spider mites
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
-
Erythema, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Burns, Gastrointestinal disorders, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Florist trade and landscaping, Used as Ornamental plant
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
CLEISTOCACTUS
TEPHROCACTUS articulatus
Common Name
Cleistocactus
Cholla
In Hindi
Cleistocactus
Cholla संयंत्र
In German
Cleistocactus
Cholla Pflanzen
In French
Cleistocactus
usine de Cholla
In Spanish
Cleistocactus
planta de Cholla
In Greek
Cleistocactus
Cholla φυτών
In Portuguese
Cleistocactus
planta Salão
In Polish
Kleistokaktus
roślin Hall
In Latin
Cleistocactus
plant Hall
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Caryophyllales
Family
Cactaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Cleistocactus
Tephrocactus
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Trichocereeae
Cylindropuntieae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Opuntioideae
Season and Care of Cleistocactus and Cholla
Season and care of Cleistocactus and Cholla is important to know. While considering everything about Cleistocactus and Cholla Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cleistocactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cholla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cleistocactus is Loam, Sand and for Cholla is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cleistocactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cholla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cleistocactus and Cholla Physical Information
Cleistocactus and Cholla physical information is very important for comparison. Cleistocactus height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Cholla height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Cleistocactus and Cholla are as follows:
Cleistocactus flower color: Red, Orange and Salmon
Cleistocactus leaf color:
Cholla flower color: White and Light Pink
- Cholla leaf color: Green and Olive
Care of Cleistocactus and Cholla
Care of Cleistocactus and Cholla include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cleistocactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cholla pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Cleistocactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cholla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.