Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
California
Argentina
Types
Blue Iceberg, Cannibal, Muller
Cylindropuntia spp.
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Sandy areas, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
9-11
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 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
-
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Shape
Awl-Shaped
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires large amount of water
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
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
prune to control shape
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Grey mold, Root rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Chickarees, Sapsuckers, White-headed woodpeckers
Birds
Allergy
Eye irritation, Skin irritation
Erythema, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Burns, Gastrointestinal disorders, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Wood
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Used for making fence posts, Used to make wood shingles
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
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
SEQUOIADENDRON giganteum
TEPHROCACTUS articulatus
Common Name
Giant Sequoia
Cholla
In Hindi
Giant Sequoia
Cholla संयंत्र
In German
Giant Sequoia
Cholla Pflanzen
In French
Séquoia géant
usine de Cholla
In Spanish
Secoya gigante
planta de Cholla
In Greek
Giant Sequoia
Cholla φυτών
In Portuguese
Sequoia gigante
planta Salão
In Polish
Giant Sequoia
roślin Hall
In Latin
Giant Sequoia
plant Hall
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Pinales
Caryophyllales
Family
Cupressaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Sequoiadendron
Tephrocactus
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Senecioneae
Cylindropuntieae
Subfamily
Sequoioideae
Opuntioideae
Season and Care of Giant Sequoia and Cholla
Season and care of Giant Sequoia and Cholla is important to know. While considering everything about Giant Sequoia and Cholla Care, growing season is an essential factor. Giant Sequoia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cholla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Giant Sequoia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cholla is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Giant Sequoia is Acidic, Neutral and for Cholla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Giant Sequoia and Cholla Physical Information
Giant Sequoia and Cholla physical information is very important for comparison. Giant Sequoia height is 2,440.00 cm and width 670.00 cm whereas Cholla height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Giant Sequoia and Cholla are as follows:
Giant Sequoia flower color:
Giant Sequoia leaf color: Gray Green
Cholla flower color: White and Light Pink
- Cholla leaf color: Green and Olive
Care of Giant Sequoia and Cholla
Care of Giant Sequoia and Cholla include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Giant Sequoia pruning is done prune to control shape and Cholla pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Giant Sequoia 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.