Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Argentina
Types
-
Cylindropuntia spp.
Habitat
bottomlands, Depression on prairies, ditches, Floodplains, Riverbanks, stream banks, Swamps
Sandy areas, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
9-11
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 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
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Brown
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Light Yellow, Tan
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Olive
Leaf Shape
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
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
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering, 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, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune in the late winter or spring, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Shape and thin as needed
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, No need to fertilize every year
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Red blotch, Sawfly Larvae
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Asthma
Erythema, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Erosion control, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Burns, Gastrointestinal disorders, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
used for making roof trusses, poles, joists, piles, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
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
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
BETULA nigra
TEPHROCACTUS articulatus
Common Name
River Birch
Cholla
In Hindi
River Birch
Cholla संयंत्र
In German
Fluss Birch
Cholla Pflanzen
In French
Birch river
usine de Cholla
In Spanish
river Birch
planta de Cholla
In Greek
ποταμός Birch
Cholla φυτών
In Portuguese
river Birch
planta Salão
In Polish
Rzeka Birch
roślin Hall
In Latin
Betula
plant Hall
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fagales
Caryophyllales
Family
Betulaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Betula
Tephrocactus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Season and Care of River Birch and Cholla
Season and care of River Birch and Cholla is important to know. While considering everything about River Birch and Cholla Care, growing season is an essential factor. River Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cholla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for River Birch is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cholla is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for River Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Cholla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
River Birch and Cholla Physical Information
River Birch and Cholla physical information is very important for comparison. River Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Cholla height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of River Birch and Cholla are as follows:
River Birch flower color: Yellow and Brown
River Birch leaf color: Green and Light Green
Cholla flower color: White and Light Pink
- Cholla leaf color: Green and Olive
Care of River Birch and Cholla
Care of River Birch and Cholla include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. River Birch pruning is done Prune in the late winter or spring, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Shape and thin as needed and Cholla pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer River Birch 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.