Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
North America, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Argentina
Types
-
Cylindropuntia spp.
Habitat
Tropical regions
Sandy areas, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
9-11
Sunset Zone
-
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color
-
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
Ivory, White
-
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Olive
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
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
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, 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
Loam, Sand
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount, Fertilzer with low nitrogen content
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Allergy
-
Erythema, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Burns, Gastrointestinal disorders, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
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, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Hatiora salicornioides
TEPHROCACTUS articulatus
Common Name
dancing bones cactus, drunkard's dream, spice cactus
Cholla
In Hindi
Hatiora
Cholla संयंत्र
In German
Hatiora
Cholla Pflanzen
In French
Hatiora
usine de Cholla
In Spanish
Hatiora
planta de Cholla
In Greek
Hatiora
Cholla φυτών
In Portuguese
Hatiora
planta Salão
In Polish
hatiora
roślin Hall
In Latin
Hatiora
plant Hall
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Caryophyllales
Family
Cactaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Hatiora
Tephrocactus
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Rhipsalideae
Cylindropuntieae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Opuntioideae
Properties of Hatiora and Cholla
Wondering what are the properties of Hatiora and Cholla? We provide you with everything About Hatiora and Cholla. Hatiora has thorns and Cholla doesn't have thorns. Also Hatiora does not have fragrant flowers. Hatiora has allergic reactions like and Cholla has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Hatiora and Cholla and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Hatiora and Cholla
Season and care of Hatiora and Cholla is important to know. While considering everything about Hatiora and Cholla Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hatiora season is and Cholla season is . The type of soil for Hatiora is Loam, Sand and for Cholla is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hatiora is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cholla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Hatiora and Cholla Physical Information
Hatiora and Cholla physical information is very important for comparison. Hatiora height is 10.00 cm and width 10.00 cm whereas Cholla height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Hatiora and Cholla are as follows:
Care of Hatiora and Cholla
Care of Hatiora and Cholla include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hatiora 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 Hatiora 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.