Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Polynesia
Argentina
Types
-
Cylindropuntia spp.
Habitat
Forest edges, gardens, Homesteads
Sandy areas, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 16, 17, 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, Red, Green
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Blue, Black
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Green, Dark Green, Brown
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Green, Dark Green, Brown
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green, Dark Green, Brown
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Green, Dark Green, Brown
Green, Olive
Leaf Shape
Compound
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
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
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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
Mites, Nematodes, Scale
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
-
Erythema, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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
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
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Plerandra elegantissima
TEPHROCACTUS articulatus
Common Name
False Aralia
Cholla
In Hindi
Aralia
Cholla संयंत्र
In German
falsch Aralia
Cholla Pflanzen
In French
faux Aralia
usine de Cholla
In Spanish
Falso Aralia
planta de Cholla
In Greek
Λάθος Aralia
Cholla φυτών
In Portuguese
Aralia false
planta Salão
In Polish
fałsz Aralia
roślin Hall
In Latin
falsum Aralia
plant Hall
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Apiales
Caryophyllales
Family
Araliaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Plerandra
Tephrocactus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Season and Care of False Aralia and Cholla
Season and care of False Aralia and Cholla is important to know. While considering everything about False Aralia and Cholla Care, growing season is an essential factor. False Aralia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cholla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for False Aralia is Loam, Sand and for Cholla is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for False Aralia is Neutral, Alkaline and for Cholla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
False Aralia and Cholla Physical Information
False Aralia and Cholla physical information is very important for comparison. False Aralia height is 760.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Cholla height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of False Aralia and Cholla are as follows:
False Aralia flower color: Yellow, Red and Green
False Aralia leaf color: Red, Green, Dark Green and Brown
Cholla flower color: White and Light Pink
- Cholla leaf color: Green and Olive
Care of False Aralia and Cholla
Care of False Aralia and Cholla include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. False Aralia pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 False Aralia 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.