Life Span
Biennial and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Europe, Northern Europe, Western Europe
Argentina
Types
'Bellagio Apricot' begonia, 'Bellagio Blush' begonia, 'Bellagio Pink' begonia
Cylindropuntia spp.
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Sandy areas, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
9-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Dark Red, Orange Red
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Shade areas
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Fusarium wilt, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Root rot, Rust, Slugs
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Asthma
Erythema, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Bronchitis, Candidiasis, Cold, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Haemoptysis, Liver problems, Menstrual Disorders, Scrofula, Swelling
Burns, Gastrointestinal disorders, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Food for animals
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, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
DIANTHUS barbatus 'Heart Attack'
TEPHROCACTUS articulatus
Common Name
Heart Attack Sweet William, Sweet William
Cholla
In Hindi
स्वीट विलियम
Cholla संयंत्र
In German
Bartn
Cholla Pflanzen
In French
sweet william
usine de Cholla
In Spanish
Guillermo dulce
planta de Cholla
In Greek
είδος γαρύφαλλου
Cholla φυτών
In Portuguese
william doce
planta Salão
In Polish
słodki William
roślin Hall
In Latin
amaranthus
plant Hall
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Caryophyllales
Family
Caryophyllaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Dianthus
Tephrocactus
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Season and Care of Sweet William and Cholla
Season and care of Sweet William and Cholla is important to know. While considering everything about Sweet William and Cholla Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sweet William season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Cholla season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sweet William is Loam and for Cholla is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sweet William is Neutral and for Cholla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sweet William and Cholla Physical Information
Sweet William and Cholla physical information is very important for comparison. Sweet William height is 45.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Cholla height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Sweet William and Cholla are as follows:
Sweet William flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Dark Red and Orange Red
Sweet William leaf color: Light Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Cholla flower color: White and Light Pink
- Cholla leaf color: Green and Olive
Care of Sweet William and Cholla
Care of Sweet William and Cholla include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sweet William pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Sweet William needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cholla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.