Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs, Shrub
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Argentina
Types
-
Cylindropuntia spp.
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Sandy areas, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
9-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Silver
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Silver
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Silver
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Shape
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never 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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
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, Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Slugs, Snails
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
-
Erythema, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Astringent
Burns, Gastrointestinal disorders, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
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
Bedding Plant, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
SALVIA argentea
TEPHROCACTUS articulatus
Common Name
Silver Clary, Silver Sage
Cholla
In Hindi
रजत बाबा
Cholla संयंत्र
In German
Silver Sage
Cholla Pflanzen
In French
Silver Sage
usine de Cholla
In Spanish
silver Sage
planta de Cholla
In Greek
Silver Sage
Cholla φυτών
In Portuguese
silver Sage
planta Salão
In Polish
silver Sage
roślin Hall
In Latin
Argentum Sage
plant Hall
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Caryophyllales
Family
Lamiaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Salvia
Tephrocactus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Mentheae
Cylindropuntieae
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Opuntioideae
Properties of Silver Sage and Cholla
Wondering what are the properties of Silver Sage and Cholla? We provide you with everything About Silver Sage and Cholla. Silver Sage doesn't have thorns and Cholla doesn't have thorns. Also Silver Sage does not have fragrant flowers. Silver Sage 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 Silver Sage and Cholla and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Silver Sage and Cholla
Season and care of Silver Sage and Cholla is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Sage and Cholla Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Sage season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Cholla season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Silver Sage is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cholla is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silver Sage is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cholla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Silver Sage and Cholla Physical Information
Silver Sage and Cholla physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Sage height is 10.20 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Cholla height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Silver Sage and Cholla are as follows:
Silver Sage flower color: White
Silver Sage leaf color: Silver
Cholla flower color: White and Light Pink
- Cholla leaf color: Green and Olive
Care of Silver Sage and Cholla
Care of Silver Sage and Cholla include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Sage 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 Silver Sage 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.