Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Russia/Siberia, Central Asia, Western Asia
Argentina
Types
Summer lilac, Winter gilliflower
Cylindropuntia spp.
Habitat
meadows, Open areas, Roadsides, Woodlands
Sandy areas, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
9-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Pink, Lavender
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, 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
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Insects
Birds
Allergy
Vomiting
Erythema, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
Burns, Gastrointestinal disorders, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
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
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
HESPERIS matronalis
TEPHROCACTUS articulatus
Common Name
Dame's Rocket, Sweet Rocket
Cholla
In Hindi
डेम के रॉकेट
Cholla संयंत्र
In German
Rockets Freifrau
Cholla Pflanzen
In French
Rocket Dame
usine de Cholla
In Spanish
Rocket Dame
planta de Cholla
In Greek
Rocket Dame του
Cholla φυτών
In Portuguese
Rocket de Dame
planta Salão
In Polish
Rocket Dame
roślin Hall
In Latin
Hesperis Rocket
plant Hall
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Caryophyllales
Family
Brassicaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Hesperis
Tephrocactus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Hylocereeae
Cylindropuntieae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Opuntioideae
Season and Care of Dame's Rocket and Cholla
Season and care of Dame's Rocket and Cholla is important to know. While considering everything about Dame's Rocket and Cholla Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dame's Rocket season is Spring and Summer and Cholla season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dame's Rocket is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cholla is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dame's Rocket is Neutral, Alkaline and for Cholla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dame's Rocket and Cholla Physical Information
Dame's Rocket and Cholla physical information is very important for comparison. Dame's Rocket height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Cholla height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Dame's Rocket and Cholla are as follows:
Dame's Rocket flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
Dame's Rocket leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Cholla flower color: White and Light Pink
- Cholla leaf color: Green and Olive
Care of Dame's Rocket and Cholla
Care of Dame's Rocket and Cholla include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dame's Rocket 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 Dame's Rocket 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.