Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Europe, Turkey, Iraq, Iran, Asia, China
Argentina
Types
Parrot Tulips, Triumph Tulips, Darwin Hybrid Tulips
Cylindropuntia spp.
Habitat
Mountains, Temperate Regions
Sandy areas, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
9-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Coral, Peach, Burgundy, Plum, Bronze
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
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?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Not so frequently
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
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
Cut leaves after fall, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
9-9-6
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Gray mold, Nematodes, Red blotch, Snails
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Caterpillar, Mites, Rodents, Squirrels
Birds
Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis
Erythema, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Skin Disorders, Skin irritation
Burns, Gastrointestinal disorders, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
TULIPA
TEPHROCACTUS articulatus
In Hindi
ट्यूलिप
Cholla संयंत्र
In German
Tulpe
Cholla Pflanzen
In French
Tulipe
usine de Cholla
In Spanish
tulipán
planta de Cholla
In Greek
τουλίπα
Cholla φυτών
In Portuguese
Tulipa
planta Salão
In Polish
Tulipan
roślin Hall
In Latin
Tulip
plant Hall
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Caryophyllales
Family
Liliaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Tulipa
Tephrocactus
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Subfamily
Lilioideae
Opuntioideae
Season and Care of Tulip and Cholla
Season and care of Tulip and Cholla is important to know. While considering everything about Tulip and Cholla Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tulip season is Spring and Cholla season is Spring. The type of soil for Tulip is Loam, Sand and for Cholla is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tulip is Neutral and for Cholla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Tulip and Cholla Physical Information
Tulip and Cholla physical information is very important for comparison. Tulip height is 15.20 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Cholla height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Tulip and Cholla are as follows:
Tulip flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Coral, Peach, Burgundy, Plum and Bronze
Tulip leaf color: Green
Cholla flower color: White and Light Pink
- Cholla leaf color: Green and Olive
Care of Tulip and Cholla
Care of Tulip and Cholla include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tulip pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, 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 Tulip needs Not so frequently and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cholla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.