Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Southern Europe
Argentina
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Lower slopes, Semi arid regions
Sandy areas, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
10-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Purple, Pink, White
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Shape
Heart-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
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
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
Coral Spot, Red blotch, Verticillium Wilt
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Erythema, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Burns, Gastrointestinal disorders, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Wood
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Condiment, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for woodware
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, Edible, Feature Plant
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Cercis siliquastrum
TEPHROCACTUS articulatus
Common Name
Judas Tree
Cholla
In Hindi
ऐस्प
Cholla संयंत्र
In German
Judasbaum
Cholla Pflanzen
In French
Judas arbre
usine de Cholla
In Spanish
Árbol de Judas
planta de Cholla
In Greek
Ο Ιούδας δέντρο
Cholla φυτών
In Portuguese
Árvore de Judas
planta Salão
In Polish
Judasz Drzewo
roślin Hall
In Latin
Iudas ligno
plant Hall
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Caryophyllales
Family
Fabaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Cercis
Tephrocactus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Cercideae
Cylindropuntieae
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
Opuntioideae
Properties of Judas Tree and Cholla
Wondering what are the properties of Judas Tree and Cholla? We provide you with everything About Judas Tree and Cholla. Judas Tree has thorns and Cholla doesn't have thorns. Also Judas Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Judas Tree has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Cholla has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions. 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 Judas Tree and Cholla and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Judas Tree and Cholla
Season and care of Judas Tree and Cholla is important to know. While considering everything about Judas Tree and Cholla Care, growing season is an essential factor. Judas Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cholla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Judas Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cholla is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Judas Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Cholla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Judas Tree and Cholla Physical Information
Judas Tree and Cholla physical information is very important for comparison. Judas Tree height is 450.00 cm and width 454.00 cm whereas Cholla height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Judas Tree and Cholla are as follows:
Judas Tree flower color: Light Purple, Pink and White
Judas Tree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Cholla flower color: White and Light Pink
- Cholla leaf color: Green and Olive
Care of Judas Tree and Cholla
Care of Judas Tree and Cholla include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Judas Tree 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 Judas Tree 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.