Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Herbs
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Europe, Southern Asia, Western Asia
Argentina
Types
Fernleaf, Superdukat
Cylindropuntia spp.
Habitat
Mediterranean region
Sandy areas, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
9-11
Sunset Zone
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
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Chartreuse
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Sea Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Sea Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Over-head watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when soil is 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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
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
Less fertilizing
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bugs, Insects
Birds
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy
Erythema, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
-
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Cancer, constipation, Diabetes, Dysentry, Immunity, Indigestion, Insomnia, Menstrual Disorders, Oral health
Burns, Gastrointestinal disorders, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages
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
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ANETHUM graveolens
TEPHROCACTUS articulatus
In Hindi
डिल प्लांट
Cholla संयंत्र
In German
Dill Pflanze
Cholla Pflanzen
In French
Dill usine
usine de Cholla
In Spanish
Dill Planta
planta de Cholla
In Greek
άνηθο φυτών
Cholla φυτών
In Portuguese
Dill Vegetal
planta Salão
In Polish
Dill roślin
roślin Hall
In Latin
Planta ingratis voratrinis dispensatur
plant Hall
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Apiales
Caryophyllales
Family
Apiaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Anethum
Tephrocactus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Season and Care of Dill and Cholla
Season and care of Dill and Cholla is important to know. While considering everything about Dill and Cholla Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dill season is Spring and Summer and Cholla season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dill is Clay, Loam and for Cholla is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dill is Neutral and for Cholla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dill and Cholla Physical Information
Dill and Cholla physical information is very important for comparison. Dill height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Cholla height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Dill and Cholla are as follows:
Dill flower color: Yellow and Chartreuse
Dill leaf color: Light Green and Sea Green
Cholla flower color: White and Light Pink
- Cholla leaf color: Green and Olive
Care of Dill and Cholla
Care of Dill and Cholla include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dill 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 Dill 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.