Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Vegetable
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Argentina, Brazil, Central America, Chile, Mexico, South America
Argentina
Types
-
Cylindropuntia spp.
Habitat
-
Sandy areas, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
9-11
Sunset Zone
-
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color
Orange, Peach, Pink, Red, Rose, Yellow
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
Pink, Red, White
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Shape
Trumpet
Succulent
Plant Season
Fall, Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Indeterminate, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Does not require lot of watering
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mosaic viruses
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
-
Erythema, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
-
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Burns, Gastrointestinal disorders, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
-
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
Foundation
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
TROPAEOLUM tuberosum
TEPHROCACTUS articulatus
Common Name
Anu, Tuberous Nasturtium
Cholla
In Hindi
Tuberous Nasturtium
Cholla संयंत्र
In German
Tuberöse Kapuzinerkresse
Cholla Pflanzen
In French
Capucine tubéreuse
usine de Cholla
In Spanish
tuberosa capuchina
planta de Cholla
In Greek
Οζώδης Νεροκάρδαμο
Cholla φυτών
In Portuguese
tuberosa chagas
planta Salão
In Polish
bulwiaste Nasturcja
roślin Hall
In Latin
Morbus nasturtium
plant Hall
Order
Brassicales
Caryophyllales
Family
Tropaeolaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Tropaeolum
Tephrocactus
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Properties of Mashua and Cholla
Wondering what are the properties of Mashua and Cholla? We provide you with everything About Mashua and Cholla. Mashua doesn't have thorns and Cholla doesn't have thorns. Also Mashua does not have fragrant flowers. Mashua 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 Mashua and Cholla and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Mashua and Cholla
Season and care of Mashua and Cholla is important to know. While considering everything about Mashua and Cholla Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mashua season is Fall, Spring and Summer and Cholla season is Fall, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Mashua is Loam and for Cholla is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mashua is Acidic, Neutral and for Cholla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Mashua and Cholla Physical Information
Mashua and Cholla physical information is very important for comparison. Mashua height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Cholla height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Mashua and Cholla are as follows:
Mashua flower color: Orange, Peach, Pink, Red, Rose and Yellow
Mashua leaf color: Green and Light Green
Cholla flower color: White and Light Pink
- Cholla leaf color: Green and Olive
Care of Mashua and Cholla
Care of Mashua and Cholla include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mashua pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Cholla pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Mashua 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.