Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus
Cactus or Succulent
Types
Christmas Cactus, Thanksgiving Cactus
Cylindropuntia spp.
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical Forests
Sandy areas, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
13-15
9-11
Sunset Zone
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
Flower Color
Purple
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Olive
Leaf Shape
Cylindrical
Succulent
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Type of Soil
-
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
-
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
-
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Needs very little water
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Well drained
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Allergy
-
Erythema, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Soothing and relieving pain
Burns, Gastrointestinal disorders, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
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, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Schlumbergera truncata
TEPHROCACTUS articulatus
Common Name
Schlumbergera, false Christmas cactus, Christmas cactus
Cholla
In Hindi
Schlumbergera
Cholla संयंत्र
In German
Schlumbergera
Cholla Pflanzen
In French
Schlumbergera
usine de Cholla
In Spanish
Schlumbergera
planta de Cholla
In Greek
Schlumbergera
Cholla φυτών
In Portuguese
Schlumbergera
planta Salão
In Polish
Schlumbergera
roślin Hall
In Latin
Gymnocalycium
plant Hall
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Caryophyllales
Family
Cactaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Schlumbergera
Tephrocactus
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Rhipsalideae
Cylindropuntieae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Opuntioideae
Properties of Schlumbergera and Cholla
Wondering what are the properties of Schlumbergera and Cholla? We provide you with everything About Schlumbergera and Cholla. Schlumbergera doesn't have thorns and Cholla doesn't have thorns. Also Schlumbergera does not have fragrant flowers. Schlumbergera 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 Schlumbergera and Cholla and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Schlumbergera and Cholla
Season and care of Schlumbergera and Cholla is important to know. While considering everything about Schlumbergera and Cholla Care, growing season is an essential factor. Schlumbergera season is and Cholla season is . The type of soil for Schlumbergera is and for Cholla is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Schlumbergera is and for Cholla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Schlumbergera and Cholla Physical Information
Schlumbergera and Cholla physical information is very important for comparison. Schlumbergera height is 15.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Cholla height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Schlumbergera and Cholla are as follows:
Schlumbergera flower color: Purple
Schlumbergera leaf color:
Cholla flower color: White and Light Pink
- Cholla leaf color: Green and Olive
Care of Schlumbergera and Cholla
Care of Schlumbergera and Cholla include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Schlumbergera 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 Schlumbergera 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.