Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Grass
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Northern Europe, Western Europe, Russia/Siberia
Argentina
Types
Stipa Pennata, Stipa Gigantea, Stipa Capillata
Cylindropuntia spp.
Habitat
meadows, Slopes
Sandy areas, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
9-11
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 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
Ivory, Light Green, Silver
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Ivory, Silver
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Olive
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Succulent
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
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
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
-
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
-
Erythema, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Ground Cover
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Burns, Gastrointestinal disorders, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Fibre
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
suitable for cutting, used for making high quality paper
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, Mixed Border
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
STIPA capillata 'Bridal Veil'
TEPHROCACTUS articulatus
Common Name
Bridal Veil Needle Grass
Cholla
In Hindi
Needle Grass
Cholla संयंत्र
In German
Nadel- Gras
Cholla Pflanzen
In French
aiguille Herbe
usine de Cholla
In Spanish
Hierba de aguja
planta de Cholla
In Greek
βελόνα Grass
Cholla φυτών
In Portuguese
agulha Relva
planta Salão
In Polish
igła do trawy
roślin Hall
In Latin
acus Grass
plant Hall
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Caryophyllales
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Stipeae
Cylindropuntieae
Subfamily
Pooideae
Opuntioideae
Season and Care of Needle Grass and Cholla
Season and care of Needle Grass and Cholla is important to know. While considering everything about Needle Grass and Cholla Care, growing season is an essential factor. Needle Grass season is Summer and Fall and Cholla season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Needle Grass is Clay, Loam and for Cholla is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Needle Grass is Neutral, Alkaline and for Cholla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Needle Grass and Cholla Physical Information
Needle Grass and Cholla physical information is very important for comparison. Needle Grass height is 76.20 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Cholla height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Needle Grass and Cholla are as follows:
Needle Grass flower color: Ivory, Light Green and Silver
Needle Grass leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Cholla flower color: White and Light Pink
- Cholla leaf color: Green and Olive
Care of Needle Grass and Cholla
Care of Needle Grass and Cholla include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Needle Grass 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 Needle Grass 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.