Bilimbi

Jumping Cholla

About Bilimbi and Jumping Cholla

Bilimbi

Jumping Cholla

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Flowering Plants, Herbs

Cactus or Succulent

Origin

Southwestern United States, Mexico

Types

Number of Varieties

220

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Habitat

moist forests, Mountains

Desert, Dry areas, Rocky areas

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-99-12

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-2

12-8

Sunset Zone

1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20

10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23

Habit

Clump-Forming

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

38.10 cm120.00 cm

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Minimum Width

25.40 cm90.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Purple, Pink, Lavender

Hot Pink, Rose, Bronze

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown

Green

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Pinnate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Slow

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Spring, Summer

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Salt

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Cuttings, Seedlings

Leaf Cutting, Stem Cutting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Needs very little water

Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

cut main trunk every 5 years, Prune after flowering, Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Compost

No fertilizers needed

Pests and Diseases

Nematodes, Red blotch, Trunk Rot

Red blotch, Root rot

Plant Tolerance

Foliage Texture

Medium

Bold

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Butterflies, Leaf Hoppers

Allergy

Itchiness, Sore Throat

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification

Borders, Decorating walls

Beauty Benefits

Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser, Remove blemishes, Removes pimples

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, soil stabilisation

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Cough, Haemorrhages, Laxative, Obesity, Tonic

Part of Plant Used

Fruits, Leaves

Stem

Other Uses

Added to salads, Can be boiled and seasoned, pickled, Culinary use

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower

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jumping cholla

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Oxalidales

Caryophyllales

Family

Oxalidaceae

Cactaceae

Genus

Averrhoa

Cylindropuntia

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

1220

1 27800

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Properties of Bilimbi and Jumping Cholla

Wondering what are the properties of Bilimbi and Jumping Cholla? We provide you with everything About Bilimbi and Jumping Cholla. Bilimbi doesn't have thorns and Jumping Cholla doesn't have thorns. Also Bilimbi does not have fragrant flowers. Bilimbi has allergic reactions like Itchiness and Sore Throat and Jumping Cholla has allergic reactions like Itchiness and Sore Throat. 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 Bilimbi and Jumping Cholla and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Bilimbi and Jumping Cholla

Season and care of Bilimbi and Jumping Cholla is important to know. While considering everything about Bilimbi and Jumping Cholla Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bilimbi season is Spring and Summer and Jumping Cholla season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Bilimbi is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Jumping Cholla is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bilimbi is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Jumping Cholla is Neutral, Alkaline.

Bilimbi and Jumping Cholla Physical Information

Bilimbi and Jumping Cholla physical information is very important for comparison. Bilimbi height is 38.10 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Jumping Cholla height is 120.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Bilimbi and Jumping Cholla are as follows:

Bilimbi flower color: Purple, Pink and Lavender
Bilimbi leaf color: Green
Jumping Cholla flower color: Hot Pink, Rose and Bronze
Jumping Cholla leaf color:

Care of Bilimbi and Jumping Cholla

Care of Bilimbi and Jumping Cholla include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bilimbi pruning is done cut main trunk every 5 years, Prune after flowering, Prune central stem, 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 Bilimbi 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.