Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Eastern Africa, Southern Africa
Argentina
Types
Epigeal, Hypogeal
Cylindropuntia spp.
Habitat
Coastal sand dunes, Wild
Sandy areas, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-11
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Orange
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Olive
Leaf Shape
Reniform
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
reseeds, root cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained
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
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Kidney Disease
Erythema, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Formal Garden, Hanging Basket
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Burns, Gastrointestinal disorders, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Beans
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Basketary, Edible seed
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
COTYLEDON
TEPHROCACTUS articulatus
Common Name
Pig's ear, Dog's ear
Cholla
In Hindi
बीजपत्र
Cholla संयंत्र
In German
Cotyledon
Cholla Pflanzen
In French
Cotyledon
usine de Cholla
In Spanish
Cotyledon
planta de Cholla
In Greek
κοτυληδών kotylēdōn
Cholla φυτών
In Portuguese
Cotyledon
planta Salão
In Polish
Liścień
roślin Hall
In Latin
Cotyledon
plant Hall
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Caryophyllales
Family
Crassulaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Cotyledon L.
Tephrocactus
Clade
Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Properties of Cotyledon and Cholla
Wondering what are the properties of Cotyledon and Cholla? We provide you with everything About Cotyledon and Cholla. Cotyledon doesn't have thorns and Cholla doesn't have thorns. Also Cotyledon does not have fragrant flowers. Cotyledon has allergic reactions like Kidney Disease and Cholla has allergic reactions like Kidney Disease. 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 Cotyledon and Cholla and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Cotyledon and Cholla
Season and care of Cotyledon and Cholla is important to know. While considering everything about Cotyledon and Cholla Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cotyledon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cholla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cotyledon is Sand and for Cholla is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cotyledon is Neutral and for Cholla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cotyledon and Cholla Physical Information
Cotyledon and Cholla physical information is very important for comparison. Cotyledon height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Cholla height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Cotyledon and Cholla are as follows:
Cotyledon flower color: Yellow, Red, Green and Orange
Cotyledon leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Cholla flower color: White and Light Pink
- Cholla leaf color: Green and Olive
Care of Cotyledon and Cholla
Care of Cotyledon and Cholla include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cotyledon 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 Cotyledon 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.