Life Span
Perennial
Not Available
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
North America, South America, Brazil
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Peanut cactus
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Desert, Sandy areas, Semi desert
Desert, Dry areas, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
9-12
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Rose
Hot Pink, Rose, Bronze
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Orange Red
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Not Available
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Repeat Bloomer
No
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Rocky Soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Leaf Cutting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Water once every two or three weeks, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, fertilize in summer, Potassium
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Scale
Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Rocky Soil
Drought, Dry Conditions, Heat Tolerance, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
No
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Not Available
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Not Available
Allergy
Skin cuts
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Borders, Decorating walls
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility, Very little waste
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Heals minor burns, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Wounds
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Stem
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ECHINOPSIS
CYLINDROPUNTIA fulgida
Common Name
Hedgehog Cactus, Sea urchin cactus
hanging chain cholla
In Hindi
हाथी कैक्टस
jumping cholla
In German
Igel Kaktus
jumping cholla
In French
hérisson cactus
jumping cholla
In Spanish
cactus de erizo
jumping cholla
In Greek
κάκτος σκαντζόχοιρος
jumping cholla
In Portuguese
hedgehog cactus
jumping cholla
In Polish
jeż kaktus
jumping cholla
In Latin
cactus
jumping cholla
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Caryophyllales
Family
Cactaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Echinopsis
Cylindropuntia
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Trichocereeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Echinopsis and Jumping Cholla
Season and care of Echinopsis and Jumping Cholla is important to know. While considering everything about Echinopsis and Jumping Cholla Care, growing season is an essential factor. Echinopsis season is Not Available and Jumping Cholla season is Not Available. The type of soil for Echinopsis is Loam, Sand and for Jumping Cholla is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Echinopsis is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Jumping Cholla is Neutral, Alkaline.
Echinopsis and Jumping Cholla Physical Information
Echinopsis and Jumping Cholla physical information is very important for comparison. Echinopsis height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Jumping Cholla height is 120.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Echinopsis and Jumping Cholla are as follows:
Echinopsis flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange and Rose
Echinopsis leaf color: Not Available
Jumping Cholla flower color: Hot Pink, Rose and Bronze
- Jumping Cholla leaf color: Not Available
Care of Echinopsis and Jumping Cholla
Care of Echinopsis and Jumping Cholla include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Echinopsis pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Jumping Cholla pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Echinopsis needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Jumping Cholla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.