Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Cactus or Succulent
Types
-
Cylindropuntia spp.
Habitat
dry rocky watercourses
Sandy areas, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
9-11
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Blue Violet, Lavender, Purple, White
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Sea Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Sea Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Sea Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate to elliptical
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Rhizome division
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
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
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Billbugs, Borers, Fungal leaf spots
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Gastric disturbances, Skin irritation
Erythema, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Juice of fresh root used for treatment of dropsy
Burns, Gastrointestinal disorders, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Root
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Making Perfumes, Used as a flavouring in food
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
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Iris germanica
TEPHROCACTUS articulatus
Common Name
German Iris
Cholla
In Hindi
German Iris
Cholla संयंत्र
In German
German Iris
Cholla Pflanzen
In French
German Iris
usine de Cholla
In Spanish
German Iris
planta de Cholla
In Greek
German Iris
Cholla φυτών
In Portuguese
German Iris
planta Salão
In Polish
German Iris
roślin Hall
In Latin
German Iris
plant Hall
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Caryophyllales
Family
Iridaceae
Cactaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Irideae
Cylindropuntieae
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Opuntioideae
Season and Care of German Iris and Cholla
Season and care of German Iris and Cholla is important to know. While considering everything about German Iris and Cholla Care, growing season is an essential factor. German Iris season is Spring and Summer and Cholla season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for German Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cholla is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for German Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cholla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
German Iris and Cholla Physical Information
German Iris and Cholla physical information is very important for comparison. German Iris height is 71.10 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Cholla height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of German Iris and Cholla are as follows:
German Iris flower color: Blue Violet, Lavender, Purple and White
German Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Cholla flower color: White and Light Pink
- Cholla leaf color: Green and Olive
Care of German Iris and Cholla
Care of German Iris and Cholla include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. German Iris 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 German Iris 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.