Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada
Argentina
Types
-
Cylindropuntia spp.
Habitat
gardens, Hardwood forests
Sandy areas, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
9-11
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Light Green
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Shape
Butterfly shaped
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
-
Erythema, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Diuretic
Burns, Gastrointestinal disorders, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
-
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
Feature Plant, Groundcover
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
JEFFERSONIA diphylla
TEPHROCACTUS articulatus
In Hindi
Twinleaf
Cholla संयंत्र
In German
Twinleaf
Cholla Pflanzen
In French
Twinleaf
usine de Cholla
In Spanish
Twinleaf
planta de Cholla
In Greek
Twinleaf
Cholla φυτών
In Portuguese
Twinleaf
planta Salão
In Polish
Twinleaf
roślin Hall
In Latin
Twinleaf
plant Hall
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Caryophyllales
Family
Berberidaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Jeffersonia
Tephrocactus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Properties of Twinleaf and Cholla
Wondering what are the properties of Twinleaf and Cholla? We provide you with everything About Twinleaf and Cholla. Twinleaf doesn't have thorns and Cholla doesn't have thorns. Also Twinleaf does not have fragrant flowers. Twinleaf has allergic reactions like and Cholla has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Twinleaf and Cholla and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Twinleaf and Cholla
Season and care of Twinleaf and Cholla is important to know. While considering everything about Twinleaf and Cholla Care, growing season is an essential factor. Twinleaf season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Cholla season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Twinleaf is Clay, Loam and for Cholla is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Twinleaf is Neutral, Alkaline and for Cholla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Twinleaf and Cholla Physical Information
Twinleaf and Cholla physical information is very important for comparison. Twinleaf height is 15.20 cm and width 12.70 cm whereas Cholla height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Twinleaf and Cholla are as follows:
Twinleaf flower color: White
Twinleaf leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Cholla flower color: White and Light Pink
- Cholla leaf color: Green and Olive
Care of Twinleaf and Cholla
Care of Twinleaf and Cholla include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Twinleaf pruning is done Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning and Cholla pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Twinleaf 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.