Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
North America, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Argentina
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
low mountains
Sandy areas, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
10-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Not Available
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Olive
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Succulent
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
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
Not Available
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
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
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
Bacterial soft rot, bees, Fungal Diseases, Mealy bugs, Scale, Spider mites
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Showy Fruit
Not Available
No
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Allergy
Not Available
Erythema, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Removes dandruff, Skin inflammation, Skin Problems
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial, Cardiac, High blood pressure, Wounds
Burns, Gastrointestinal disorders, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Stem
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant
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
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Trichocereus pachanoi
TEPHROCACTUS articulatus
Common Name
Trichocereus
Cholla
In Hindi
Trichocereus
Cholla संयंत्र
In German
Trichocereus
Cholla Pflanzen
In French
Trichocereus
usine de Cholla
In Spanish
Trichocereus
planta de Cholla
In Greek
Trichocereus
Cholla φυτών
In Portuguese
Trichocereus
planta Salão
In Polish
Trichocereus
roślin Hall
In Latin
Trichocereus
plant Hall
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Caryophyllales
Family
Cactaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Echinopsis
Tephrocactus
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Trichocereeae
Cylindropuntieae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Opuntioideae
Season and Care of Trichocereus and Cholla
Season and care of Trichocereus and Cholla is important to know. While considering everything about Trichocereus and Cholla Care, growing season is an essential factor. Trichocereus season is Not Available and Cholla season is Not Available. The type of soil for Trichocereus is Loam, Sand and for Cholla is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Trichocereus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cholla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Trichocereus and Cholla Physical Information
Trichocereus and Cholla physical information is very important for comparison. Trichocereus height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Cholla height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Trichocereus and Cholla are as follows:
Trichocereus flower color: White
Trichocereus leaf color: Not Available
Cholla flower color: White and Light Pink
- Cholla leaf color: Green and Olive
Care of Trichocereus and Cholla
Care of Trichocereus and Cholla include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Trichocereus pruning is done 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 Trichocereus 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.