Type
Cactus or Succulent, Perennial
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Dasylirion wheeleri
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Habitat
Desert, Dry areas, Semi desert
Desert, Dry areas, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
9-12
Sunset Zone
10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
Hot Pink, Rose, Bronze
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
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Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green
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Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Leaf Cutting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full 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
No fertilizers needed
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Insects, 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
Bold
Bold
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Borders, Decorating walls
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
-
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Stem
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used As Food
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Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Dried Flower, Everlasting, Feature Plant, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
DASYLIRION
CYLINDROPUNTIA fulgida
Common Name
Spoon flower, Common sotol
hanging chain cholla
In Hindi
डेजर्ट चम्मच
jumping cholla
In German
Esslöffel
jumping cholla
In French
Desert cuillère
jumping cholla
In Spanish
Desierto cuchara
jumping cholla
In Greek
Desert κουτάλι
jumping cholla
In Portuguese
colher Desert
jumping cholla
In Polish
Desert łyżka
jumping cholla
In Latin
cochleari deserto
jumping cholla
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Caryophyllales
Family
Agavaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Dasylirion
Cylindropuntia
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Properties of Desert Spoon and Jumping Cholla
Wondering what are the properties of Desert Spoon and Jumping Cholla? We provide you with everything About Desert Spoon and Jumping Cholla. Desert Spoon has thorns and Jumping Cholla doesn't have thorns. Also Desert Spoon does not have fragrant flowers. Desert Spoon 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 Desert Spoon and Jumping Cholla and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Desert Spoon and Jumping Cholla
Season and care of Desert Spoon and Jumping Cholla is important to know. While considering everything about Desert Spoon and Jumping Cholla Care, growing season is an essential factor. Desert Spoon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Jumping Cholla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Desert Spoon is Loam, Sand and for Jumping Cholla is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Desert Spoon is Neutral, Alkaline and for Jumping Cholla is Neutral, Alkaline.
Desert Spoon and Jumping Cholla Physical Information
Desert Spoon and Jumping Cholla physical information is very important for comparison. Desert Spoon height is 270.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Jumping Cholla height is 120.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Desert Spoon and Jumping Cholla are as follows:
Desert Spoon flower color: Yellow
Desert Spoon leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Jumping Cholla flower color: Hot Pink, Rose and Bronze
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Care of Desert Spoon and Jumping Cholla
Care of Desert Spoon and Jumping Cholla include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Desert Spoon 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 Desert Spoon 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.