Type
Tree
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Africa, South-Eastern Asia
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Terminalia arjuna
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Habitat
Subtropical forests, Tropical regions
Desert, Dry areas, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
9-12
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pale Yellow, Yellow green
Hot Pink, Rose, Bronze
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
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Leaf Color in Winter
Brown, Light Yellow, Tan
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Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Leaf Cutting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Downy mildew, Purple Blotch, Red blotch
Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Drought, Dry Conditions, Heat Tolerance, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Attracts
Bees, Flies, pollinators
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Allergy
conjunctivitis, sneezing
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Aesthetic Uses
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Borders, Decorating walls
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Soil protection
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Dysentry, Jaundice, Menstrual Disorders
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Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Leaf Stalks
Stem
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as a fodder tree in agricultural areas
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Terminalia arjuna
CYLINDROPUNTIA fulgida
Common Name
Arjuna
hanging chain cholla
In Hindi
अर्जुन वृक्ष
jumping cholla
In German
Terminalia arjuna
jumping cholla
In French
Terminalia arjuna
jumping cholla
In Spanish
Migdałecznik arjuna
jumping cholla
In Greek
arjuna
jumping cholla
In Portuguese
Migdałecznik arjuna
jumping cholla
In Polish
Migdałecznik arjuna
jumping cholla
In Latin
arjuna
jumping cholla
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Order
Myrtales
Caryophyllales
Genus
Terminilia
Cylindropuntia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Arjuna Tree and Jumping Cholla
Season and care of Arjuna Tree and Jumping Cholla is important to know. While considering everything about Arjuna Tree and Jumping Cholla Care, growing season is an essential factor. Arjuna Tree season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Jumping Cholla season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Arjuna Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Jumping Cholla is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Arjuna Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Jumping Cholla is Neutral, Alkaline.
Arjuna Tree and Jumping Cholla Physical Information
Arjuna Tree and Jumping Cholla physical information is very important for comparison. Arjuna Tree height is 300.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Jumping Cholla height is 120.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Arjuna Tree and Jumping Cholla are as follows:
Arjuna Tree flower color: Pale Yellow and Yellow green
Arjuna Tree leaf color: Green
Jumping Cholla flower color: Hot Pink, Rose and Bronze
- Jumping Cholla leaf color:
Care of Arjuna Tree and Jumping Cholla
Care of Arjuna Tree and Jumping Cholla include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Arjuna Tree pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Jumping Cholla pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Arjuna Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jumping Cholla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.