Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Western Asia
Argentina
Types
Büttnera Czerwona, Hedelfinger Sweet Cherry
Cylindropuntia spp.
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Sandy areas, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
9-11
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 6, 7, 14, 15
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
-
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
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
broad, flat
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Semi-hardwood and hardwood cuttings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water 1 in. per week during the active growing period, Water more in summer
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
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches, Remove thin branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
A 10 pound bag of 16-4-8 fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Borers, Mites
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Attracts
Birds, Flies
Birds
Allergy
Mild Allergen, Vomiting
Erythema, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Used in parkland
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser, Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antitussive, Astringent, Diuretic, Tonic
Burns, Gastrointestinal disorders, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Used for making green dye, Wood is used for making 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
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
PRUNUS avium
TEPHROCACTUS articulatus
Common Name
Sweet Cherry
Cholla
In Hindi
मीठी चेरी
Cholla संयंत्र
In German
Süße Kirsche
Cholla Pflanzen
In French
Cerise sucrée
usine de Cholla
In Spanish
Cereza dulce
planta de Cholla
In Greek
γλυκό κεράσι
Cholla φυτών
In Portuguese
Cereja doce
planta Salão
In Polish
Słodka Wiśnia
roślin Hall
In Latin
dulcis cerasus
plant Hall
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Caryophyllales
Family
Rosaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Prunus
Tephrocactus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Amygdaleae
Cylindropuntieae
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Opuntioideae
Properties of Sweet Cherry and Cholla
Wondering what are the properties of Sweet Cherry and Cholla? We provide you with everything About Sweet Cherry and Cholla. Sweet Cherry doesn't have thorns and Cholla doesn't have thorns. Also Sweet Cherry does not have fragrant flowers. Sweet Cherry has allergic reactions like Mild Allergen and Vomiting and Cholla has allergic reactions like Mild Allergen and Vomiting. 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 Sweet Cherry and Cholla and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Sweet Cherry and Cholla
Season and care of Sweet Cherry and Cholla is important to know. While considering everything about Sweet Cherry and Cholla Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sweet Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Cholla season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sweet Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cholla is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sweet Cherry is Acidic, Neutral and for Cholla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sweet Cherry and Cholla Physical Information
Sweet Cherry and Cholla physical information is very important for comparison. Sweet Cherry height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Cholla height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Sweet Cherry and Cholla are as follows:
Care of Sweet Cherry and Cholla
Care of Sweet Cherry and Cholla include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sweet Cherry pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove thin branches and Cholla pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Sweet Cherry 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.