Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Turkey, Iraq, Western Asia, India
Argentina
Types
Tamarix Chinensis, French Tamarisk, Kashgar Tamarix, Tamarix Odessana,
Tamarix Tetrandra
Cylindropuntia spp.
Habitat
Floodplains, marshes, Riverbanks, Shores of rivers or lakes
Sandy areas, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
9-11
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 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
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Olive
Leaf Shape
Scale-like imbricate
Succulent
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
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
Tolerances
Drought and Salt, Heat And Humidity
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut leaves after fall, Prune after flowering, 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
Mineral deficiencies, Red blotch, Root knot nematode, Scale, yellow-poplar weevil
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions, Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
allergic reaction
Erythema, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Liver problems, Rheumatism, Skin wounds, Tooth ache
Burns, Gastrointestinal disorders, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Sap, Wood
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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
Screening / Wind Break
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
TAMARIX dioica
TEPHROCACTUS articulatus
Common Name
Dioecious Tamarisk, Tamarisk
Cholla
In Hindi
तामरिस्क
Cholla संयंत्र
In German
Tamariske
Cholla Pflanzen
In French
tamarinier
usine de Cholla
In Spanish
tamarisco
planta de Cholla
In Greek
ταμαρίς
Cholla φυτών
In Portuguese
tamarisco
planta Salão
In Polish
tamaryszek
roślin Hall
In Latin
nemore
plant Hall
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Caryophyllales
Family
Tamaricaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Tamarix
Tephrocactus
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Season and Care of Tamarisk and Cholla
Season and care of Tamarisk and Cholla is important to know. While considering everything about Tamarisk and Cholla Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tamarisk season is Summer and Cholla season is Summer. The type of soil for Tamarisk is Loam, Sand and for Cholla is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tamarisk is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cholla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Tamarisk and Cholla Physical Information
Tamarisk and Cholla physical information is very important for comparison. Tamarisk height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Cholla height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Tamarisk and Cholla are as follows:
Tamarisk flower color: Purple
Tamarisk leaf color: Green
Cholla flower color: White and Light Pink
- Cholla leaf color: Green and Olive
Care of Tamarisk and Cholla
Care of Tamarisk and Cholla include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tamarisk pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Prune after flowering, 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 Tamarisk 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.