Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Mediterranean, Turkey
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Chionodoxa luciliae
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Habitat
meadows, Terrestrial
Desert, Dry areas, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
9-12
Sunset Zone
21,22
10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Blue, Pink, Violet
Hot Pink, Rose, Bronze
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
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Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
Leaf Cutting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water
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
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions, Heat Tolerance, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Attracts
Bees, Flying insects
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Borders, Decorating walls
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Stem
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
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Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
CHIONODOXA
CYLINDROPUNTIA fulgida
Common Name
Chionodoxa, Glory-of-the-Snow
hanging chain cholla
In Hindi
Chionodoxa
jumping cholla
In German
Chionodoxa
jumping cholla
In French
Chionodoxa
jumping cholla
In Spanish
Chionodoxa
jumping cholla
In Greek
Chionodoxa
jumping cholla
In Portuguese
Chionodoxa
jumping cholla
In Polish
Chionodoxa
jumping cholla
In Latin
Chionodoxa
jumping cholla
Phylum
Platyhelminthes
Tracheophyta
Class
Cestoda
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Caryophyllales
Family
Liliaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Chionodoxa
Cylindropuntia
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Properties of Chionodoxa and Jumping Cholla
Wondering what are the properties of Chionodoxa and Jumping Cholla? We provide you with everything About Chionodoxa and Jumping Cholla. Chionodoxa doesn't have thorns and Jumping Cholla doesn't have thorns. Also Chionodoxa does not have fragrant flowers. Chionodoxa has allergic reactions like Skin rash and Jumping Cholla has allergic reactions like Skin rash. 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 Chionodoxa and Jumping Cholla and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Chionodoxa and Jumping Cholla
Season and care of Chionodoxa and Jumping Cholla is important to know. While considering everything about Chionodoxa and Jumping Cholla Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chionodoxa season is Spring and Winter and Jumping Cholla season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Chionodoxa is Loam and for Jumping Cholla is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chionodoxa is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Jumping Cholla is Neutral, Alkaline.
Chionodoxa and Jumping Cholla Physical Information
Chionodoxa and Jumping Cholla physical information is very important for comparison. Chionodoxa height is 10.20 cm and width 5.10 cm whereas Jumping Cholla height is 120.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Chionodoxa and Jumping Cholla are as follows:
Chionodoxa flower color: White, Blue, Pink and Violet
Chionodoxa leaf color: Green
Jumping Cholla flower color: Hot Pink, Rose and Bronze
- Jumping Cholla leaf color:
Care of Chionodoxa and Jumping Cholla
Care of Chionodoxa and Jumping Cholla include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chionodoxa pruning is done 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 Chionodoxa 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.