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What is

Life Span
Perennial  
Perennial  

Type
Cactus or Succulent  
Succulent  

Origin
Argentina  
Southern Africa  

Types
Cylindropuntia spp.  
Limpopo, Prostrata, Aurea, Medio Picta  

Number of Varieties
20  
99+
30  
99+

Habitat
Sandy areas, Terrestrial  
Dry areas, Lower slopes, Rocky areas  

USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11  
10-12  

AHS Heat Zone
10-1  
10-1  

Sunset Zone
8, 9, 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
Upright/Erect  
Twisted/Contorted  

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
30.00 cm  
99+
250.00 cm  
99+

Minimum Width
15.20 cm  
99+
121.00 cm  
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
White, Light Pink  
Pink  

Flower Color Modifier
-  
-  

Fruit Color
-  
Green, Red  

Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Olive  
Green  

Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Olive  
Green  

Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive  
Green  

Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Olive  
Green  

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Succulent  
Succulent  

Thorns
Yes  
No  

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter  

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade  

Growth Rate
Medium  
Fast  

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
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer  
Late Spring  

Repeat Bloomer
No  
No  

Tolerances
Drought  
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance  

Care

Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot  
Container, Ground, Pot  

How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting  
Seedlings, Stem Planting  

Plant Maintenance
Medium  
Low  

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Requires regular watering  
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering  

In Summer
Lots of watering  
Ample Water  

In Spring
Moderate  
Less Watering  

In Winter
Average Water  
Less Watering  

Soil
  
  

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, Partial Sun, Partial shade  

Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves  
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts  

Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize late winter  

Pests and Diseases
Red blotch  
Pests and diseases free  

Plant Tolerance
Drought  
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance  

Facts

Flowers
Showy  
Showy  

Flower Petal Number
Single  
Single  

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No  
No  

Edible Fruit
No  
No  

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
No  
No  

Fragrant Fruit
No  
No  

Fragrant Leaf
No  
No  

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No  
No  

Showy Foliage
No  
Yes  

Showy Bark
No  
No  

Foliage Texture
Bold  
Bold  

Foliage Sheen
Matte  
Matte  

Evergreen
No  
No  

Invasive
No  
No  

Self-Sowing
No  
No  

Attracts
Birds  
Butterflies  

Allergy
Erythema, Swelling  
-  

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes  
Beautification, Bonsai, Showy Purposes  

Beauty Benefits
-  
Good for skin, Improve skin condition, Skin cleanser, Skin inflammation, Skin irritation, Skin Problems  

Edible Uses
Yes  
Yes  

Environmental Uses
Air purification  
Air purification, Erosion control, Food for birds, Indoor Air Purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife  

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Burns, Gastrointestinal disorders, Urinary tract problems  
Dehydration, Diabetes, Skin Disorders, Skin irritation, Sore throat  

Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem  
Leaves, Stem  

Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant  
Animal Feed, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads  

Used As Indoor Plant
Yes  
Yes  

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes  
Yes  

Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall  
Container, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical  

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
TEPHROCACTUS articulatus  
PORTULACARIA afra  

Common Name
Cholla  
Porkbush, Dwarf jade plant, Spekboom  

In Hindi
Cholla संयंत्र  
Elephant Bush  

In German
Cholla Pflanzen  
Elephant Bush  

In French
usine de Cholla  
Elephant Bush  

In Spanish
planta de Cholla  
elefante Bush  

In Greek
Cholla φυτών  
ελέφαντας Μπους  

In Portuguese
planta Salão  
elefante de Bush  

In Polish
roślin Hall  
Elephant Bush  

In Latin
plant Hall  
bush elephant  

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Phylum
Magnoliophyta  
Embryophyta  

Class
Magnoliopsida  
Magnoliopsida  

Order
Caryophyllales  
Caryophyllales  

Family
Cactaceae  
Portulacaceae  

Genus
Tephrocactus  
Portulacaria  

Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots  
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots  

Tribe
Cylindropuntieae  
-  

Subfamily
Opuntioideae  
Portulacarioideae  

Number of Species
57  
99+
1  

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Difference Between Cholla and Elephant Bush

If you are confused whether Cholla or Elephant Bush are same, here are some features about those plants to help you choose better. Many people think that these two plants have the same characteristics, but one can see Cholla and Elephant Bush Information and learn more about it. Fertilizers required for proper growth of Cholla are All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, whereas for Elephant Bush fertilizers required are All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring and Fertilize late winter. Hence, one should know the basic difference between Cholla and Elephant Bush if you are planning to have them in your garden to enhance its beauty.

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Importance of Cholla and Elephant Bush

Want to have the most appropriate plant for your garden? You might want to know the importance of Cholla and Elephant Bush. Basically, these two plants vary in many aspects. Compare Cholla and Elephant Bush as they differ in many characteristics such as their life, care, benefits, facts, etc. Every gardener must at least have the slightest clue about the plants he wants to plant in his garden. Compare their benefits, which differ in many ways like facts and uses. The medicinal use of Cholla is Burns, Gastrointestinal disorders and Urinary tract problems whereas of Elephant Bush is Dehydration, Diabetes, Skin Disorders, Skin irritation and Sore throat. Cholla has beauty benefits as follows: while Elephant Bush has beauty benefits as follows: .

Compare Facts of Cholla vs Elephant Bush

How to choose the best garden plant for your garden depending upon its facts? Here garden plant comparison will help you to solve this query. Compare the facts of Cholla vs Elephant Bush and know which one to choose. As garden plants have benefits and other uses, allergy is also a major drawback of plants for some people. Allergic reactions of Cholla are Erythema and Swelling whereas of Elephant Bush have respectively. Having a fruit bearing plant in your garden can be a plus point of your garden. Cholla has no showy fruits and Elephant Bush has no showy fruits. Also Cholla is not flowering and Elephant Bush is not flowering . You can compare Cholla and Elephant Bush facts and facts of other plants too.

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