Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
Argentina
Types
-
Cylindropuntia spp.
Habitat
Mixed deciduous forest, shaded fields, shaded moist road banks, shaded riverbanks
Sandy areas, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
9-11
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Shape
Palmate
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Root Division, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires regular 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
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
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
Pest Free, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Toxic
Erythema, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
antihelmintic, cathartic, Emetic, malignant neoplasms, Stomach pain
Burns, Gastrointestinal disorders, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Rhizomes, Root
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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
Edible, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Wildflower
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
PODOPHYLLUM peltatum
TEPHROCACTUS articulatus
Common Name
American Mandrake, Mayapple
Cholla
In Hindi
अमेरिकी विषैला पौधा
Cholla संयंत्र
In German
amerikanisch Alraune
Cholla Pflanzen
In French
mandrake américain
usine de Cholla
In Spanish
mandrágora americana
planta de Cholla
In Greek
american μανδραγόρα
Cholla φυτών
In Portuguese
mandrake americano
planta Salão
In Polish
amerykański mandragory
roślin Hall
In Latin
Latin mandragoras
plant Hall
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Caryophyllales
Family
Berberidaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Podophyllum
Tephrocactus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Season and Care of Mayapple and Cholla
Season and care of Mayapple and Cholla is important to know. While considering everything about Mayapple and Cholla Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mayapple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Cholla season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Mayapple is Clay, Loam and for Cholla is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mayapple is Acidic, Neutral and for Cholla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Mayapple and Cholla Physical Information
Mayapple and Cholla physical information is very important for comparison. Mayapple height is 30.50 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Cholla height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Mayapple and Cholla are as follows:
Mayapple flower color: White and Light Pink
Mayapple leaf color: Green
Cholla flower color: White and Light Pink
- Cholla leaf color: Green and Olive
Care of Mayapple and Cholla
Care of Mayapple and Cholla include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mayapple 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 Mayapple 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.