Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Grass
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India, China
Argentina
Types
Bambusoideae, Clumping bamboo, Running bamboo
Cylindropuntia spp.
Habitat
Dry Forest
Sandy areas, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 10
10-1
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Brownish Red
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Shape
digitate
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
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
-
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
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
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
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red blotch, Scale, Whiteflies
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Heat Tolerance, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
-
Erythema, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Burns, Gastrointestinal disorders, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Tree trunks
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Economic Purpose, Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used for woodware, Used in Furniture, Used in paper industry
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
Feature Plant, Tropical
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
DENDROCALAMUS strictus
TEPHROCACTUS articulatus
Common Name
Male Bamboo, Timber Bamboo
Cholla
In Hindi
इमारती लकड़ी बांस
Cholla संयंत्र
In German
Holz Bambus
Cholla Pflanzen
In French
bois Bambou
usine de Cholla
In Spanish
bambú
planta de Cholla
In Greek
ξυλείας Μπαμπού
Cholla φυτών
In Portuguese
Bamboo Timber
planta Salão
In Polish
Drewno Bamboo
roślin Hall
In Latin
lignum
plant Hall
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Poales
Caryophyllales
Genus
Bambusa
Tephrocactus
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Bambuseae
Cylindropuntieae
Subfamily
Bambusoideae
Opuntioideae
Season and Care of Timber Bamboo and Cholla
Season and care of Timber Bamboo and Cholla is important to know. While considering everything about Timber Bamboo and Cholla Care, growing season is an essential factor. Timber Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cholla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Timber Bamboo is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cholla is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Timber Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cholla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Timber Bamboo and Cholla Physical Information
Timber Bamboo and Cholla physical information is very important for comparison. Timber Bamboo height is 15.20 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Cholla height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Timber Bamboo and Cholla are as follows:
Timber Bamboo flower color: Brownish Red
Timber Bamboo leaf color: Dark Green
Cholla flower color: White and Light Pink
- Cholla leaf color: Green and Olive
Care of Timber Bamboo and Cholla
Care of Timber Bamboo and Cholla include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Timber Bamboo pruning is done and Cholla pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Timber Bamboo 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.