Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Europe, Asia
Argentina
Types
Brassica rapa
Cylindropuntia spp.
Habitat
orchards, Subtropical climates
Sandy areas, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
9-11
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 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
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown, Sienna
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Green, Dark Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green, Dark Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Green, Dark Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Shape
Spoon Shaped
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Cold climate
Drought
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
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
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Red blotch, Seedcorn maggot, Whiteflies, Worms
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Deers, Flea beetles, Insects
Birds
Allergy
-
Erythema, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
-
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Vitamin A, Vitamin C
Burns, Gastrointestinal disorders, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food
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, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
BRASSICA rapa( Narinosa Group)
TEPHROCACTUS articulatus
Common Name
Tat Soi, Tatsoi
Cholla
In Hindi
Tatsoi
Cholla संयंत्र
In German
Tatsoi
Cholla Pflanzen
In French
Tatsoi
usine de Cholla
In Spanish
Tatsoi
planta de Cholla
In Greek
Tatsoi
Cholla φυτών
In Portuguese
Tatsoi
planta Salão
In Polish
Tatsoi
roślin Hall
In Latin
Tatsoi
plant Hall
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Caryophyllales
Family
Brassicaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Brassica
Tephrocactus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Season and Care of Tatsoi and Cholla
Season and care of Tatsoi and Cholla is important to know. While considering everything about Tatsoi and Cholla Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tatsoi season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cholla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Tatsoi is Loam, Sand and for Cholla is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tatsoi is Acidic, Neutral and for Cholla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Tatsoi and Cholla Physical Information
Tatsoi and Cholla physical information is very important for comparison. Tatsoi height is 10.20 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Cholla height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Tatsoi and Cholla are as follows:
Tatsoi flower color: Yellow
Tatsoi leaf color: Dark Green
Cholla flower color: White and Light Pink
- Cholla leaf color: Green and Olive
Care of Tatsoi and Cholla
Care of Tatsoi and Cholla include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tatsoi pruning is done and Cholla pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Tatsoi 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.