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A group of branching cacti with sharply barbed spines, chollas are native to the Americas and West Indies. They are sometimes used as a impassable hedge, or as a feature in cactus gardens. Primarily, however, these plants are harvested, shaved, and dried into cholla wood, a water- and rot-resistant wood often used in terrariums or pet habitats.
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Once per month
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How Often Should You Water Chollas?
How Often Should You Water Chollas?
Adapted to arid environments, chollas has evolved to efficiently manage its water reserves, thriving in conditions where moisture is a luxury. Its succulent structure allows it to store water, enabling a drought-tolerant lifestyle. Watering for chollas should be sparse, approximately once every four weeks, aligning with its natural adaptation to infrequent rainfall. As a desert dweller typically grown outdoors, chollas's ability to flower depends greatly on the precise balance of watering during its growing season, too much or too little can impede its spectacular bloom.
How Often Should You Water Chollas?
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Key Facts About Chollas

Attributes of Chollas

Water
Drought-tolerant. Allow the soil to dry completely between watering.
Ideal Temperature
20 - 41 ℃

Scientific Classification of Chollas

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Types of Chollas

Cylindropuntia imbricata
Tree cholla
Tree cholla (Cylindropuntia imbricata) is a cactus tree that grows from 91 to 152 cm tall. Grows in full sun and requires well-drained soil. Tree cholla flower buds are edible and can be dried, boiled or roasted and eaten much like okra. Yellow fruits ripen in winter and can be eaten raw or cooked into preserves, like other berries.
Cylindropuntia tunicata
Thistle cholla
Thistle cholla (Cylindropuntia tunicata) is a cactus found in North America's Chihuahuan Desert and several desert areas in South America. Its branching lobes sprout atop a woody stem and are covered in a dense tangle of spines. Thistle cholla is considered one of the most dangerous types of cactus because of the sheer number of sharp spines that attach themselves to whatever touches them.
Cylindropuntia kleiniae
Candle cholla
Candle cholla (Cylindropuntia kleiniae) is a desert-loving cactus. The plant's pretty pink flowers bloom in late spring and early summer. This cactus is so similar to other members of its family that many botanists believe more work is needed to correctly divide and differentiate between species.
Cylindropuntia leptocaulis
Desert christmas cactus
Desert christmas cactus (Cylindropuntia leptocaulis) is a wild cactus that will grow from 30 to 183 cm tall. Yellow flowers open in late afternoon and close the following morning. Red berries ripen in winter. Fruits were crushed and used for their intoxicating effects by different Native American tribes. Its interwoven branches can provide a nesting site for small animals.
Cylindropuntia spinosior
Cane Cholla
The cane Cholla branches like a tree, but it is actually a type of cactus. It grows best in dry, sunny environments - particularly the Sonoran and Chihuahuan deserts. It grows fruit that are eaten by deer and sheep. It is also used in ceremonies by the indigenous Zuni people.
Cylindropuntia echinocarpa
Wiggins' cholla
The wiggins' cholla is a cactus plant that mainly inhabits deserted areas in the United States and Mexico. It has highly decorative yellow and yellow-green flowers and dense, neatly arranged white to tan colored spines. Wiggins' cholla serves as a bird's nesting site and is ideal for desert and Mediterranean gardens.
Cylindropuntia fulgida
Jumping cholla
With its unusual growth form and branches densely covered with spines, jumping cholla looks like a tree-cactus. At the end of each stem hangs a fleshy fruit, which becomes spineless over time and can remain attached to the stem for several years.
Cylindropuntia bigelovii
Teddy bear cholla
Teddy bear cholla (Cylindropuntia bigelovii) is a perennial succulent that commonly grows in sandy flats, rocky washes and deserts. It blooms in spring with lime green flowers with lavender petals. Spiny stem segments easily detach and fall to the ground, where they root to form new plants. Its stems appear soft and fuzzy like a teddy bear, but the spikes covering the branches are sharp.
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A group of branching cacti with sharply barbed spines, chollas are native to the Americas and West Indies. They are sometimes used as a impassable hedge, or as a feature in cactus gardens. Primarily, however, these plants are harvested, shaved, and dried into cholla wood, a water- and rot-resistant wood often used in terrariums or pet habitats.
Watering Frequency
Watering Frequency
Once per month
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Basic Care Guide

How Often Should You Water Chollas?
How Often Should You Water Chollas?
How Often Should You Water Chollas?
Adapted to arid environments, chollas has evolved to efficiently manage its water reserves, thriving in conditions where moisture is a luxury. Its succulent structure allows it to store water, enabling a drought-tolerant lifestyle. Watering for chollas should be sparse, approximately once every four weeks, aligning with its natural adaptation to infrequent rainfall. As a desert dweller typically grown outdoors, chollas's ability to flower depends greatly on the precise balance of watering during its growing season, too much or too little can impede its spectacular bloom.
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Attributes of Chollas

Water
Drought-tolerant. Allow the soil to dry completely between watering.
Ideal Temperature
20 - 41 ℃

Scientific Classification of Chollas

types

Types of Chollas

Cylindropuntia imbricata
Tree cholla
Tree cholla (Cylindropuntia imbricata) is a cactus tree that grows from 91 to 152 cm tall. Grows in full sun and requires well-drained soil. Tree cholla flower buds are edible and can be dried, boiled or roasted and eaten much like okra. Yellow fruits ripen in winter and can be eaten raw or cooked into preserves, like other berries.
Cylindropuntia tunicata
Thistle cholla
Thistle cholla (Cylindropuntia tunicata) is a cactus found in North America's Chihuahuan Desert and several desert areas in South America. Its branching lobes sprout atop a woody stem and are covered in a dense tangle of spines. Thistle cholla is considered one of the most dangerous types of cactus because of the sheer number of sharp spines that attach themselves to whatever touches them.
Cylindropuntia kleiniae
Candle cholla
Candle cholla (Cylindropuntia kleiniae) is a desert-loving cactus. The plant's pretty pink flowers bloom in late spring and early summer. This cactus is so similar to other members of its family that many botanists believe more work is needed to correctly divide and differentiate between species.
Cylindropuntia leptocaulis
Desert christmas cactus
Desert christmas cactus (Cylindropuntia leptocaulis) is a wild cactus that will grow from 30 to 183 cm tall. Yellow flowers open in late afternoon and close the following morning. Red berries ripen in winter. Fruits were crushed and used for their intoxicating effects by different Native American tribes. Its interwoven branches can provide a nesting site for small animals.
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