Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Cactus or Succulent
Types
Lavandula
Cylindropuntia spp.
Habitat
Mediterranean region
Sandy areas, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
9-11
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 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
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Blue Violet
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Sea Green, Gray Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Sea Green, Gray Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Sea Green, Gray Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray, Silver
Green, Olive
Leaf Shape
Long Narrow
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, 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
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
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
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
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after flowering, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in late summer or fall, Prune in spring, Prune to control growth
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Grasshoppers
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
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
Headache
Erythema, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Nausia, Treating fever, Wounds
Burns, Gastrointestinal disorders, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Air freshner, Used as an insecticide
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, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
LAVANDULA multifida
TEPHROCACTUS articulatus
Common Name
Hedge Lavender
Cholla
In Hindi
Lavender
Cholla संयंत्र
In German
Lavendel
Cholla Pflanzen
In French
Lavande
usine de Cholla
In Spanish
Lavanda
planta de Cholla
In Greek
λεβάντα
Cholla φυτών
In Portuguese
Lavanda
planta Salão
In Polish
Lawenda
roślin Hall
In Latin
Lavendula
plant Hall
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Caryophyllales
Family
Lamiaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Lavandula
Tephrocactus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Lavanduleae
Cylindropuntieae
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Opuntioideae
Season and Care of Hedge Lavender and Cholla
Season and care of Hedge Lavender and Cholla is important to know. While considering everything about Hedge Lavender and Cholla Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hedge Lavender season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cholla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Hedge Lavender is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cholla is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hedge Lavender is Neutral, Alkaline and for Cholla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Hedge Lavender and Cholla Physical Information
Hedge Lavender and Cholla physical information is very important for comparison. Hedge Lavender height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Cholla height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Hedge Lavender and Cholla are as follows:
Hedge Lavender flower color: Blue Violet
Hedge Lavender leaf color: Sea Green and Gray Green
Cholla flower color: White and Light Pink
- Cholla leaf color: Green and Olive
Care of Hedge Lavender and Cholla
Care of Hedge Lavender and Cholla include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hedge Lavender pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after flowering, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in late summer or fall, Prune in spring and Prune to control growth and Cholla pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Hedge Lavender 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.