Type
Cactus or Succulent
Vegetable
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Europe
Habitat
Desert, Dry areas, Rocky areas
agricultural areas, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
4-10
Sunset Zone
10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Hot Pink, Rose, Bronze
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Sienna, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
White, Green, Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do not water the foliage, Keep the Soil well drained
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, 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 dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
8-8-8, since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Root rot
Aphids, Beetles, Cabbage looper, Downy mildew, Fusarium leaf spot, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions, Heat Tolerance, Sun
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Attracts
-
Caterpillar, Mites
Allergy
-
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Decorating walls
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Medicinal Uses
-
Aging, Anti-oxidant, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Nutritive, Obesity, Rich in Potassium
Part of Plant Used
Stem
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
-
Culinary use, Sauces, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CYLINDROPUNTIA fulgida
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)
Common Name
hanging chain cholla
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi
In Hindi
jumping cholla
choy sum
In German
jumping cholla
choy sum
In French
jumping cholla
choy sum
In Spanish
jumping cholla
choy sum
In Greek
jumping cholla
choy sum
In Portuguese
jumping cholla
choy sum
In Polish
jumping cholla
choy sum
In Latin
jumping cholla
choy sum
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Capparales
Family
Cactaceae
Brassicaceae
Genus
Cylindropuntia
Brassica
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Jumping Cholla and Choy Sum
Season and care of Jumping Cholla and Choy Sum is important to know. While considering everything about Jumping Cholla and Choy Sum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jumping Cholla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Choy Sum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Jumping Cholla is Loam, Sand and for Choy Sum is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jumping Cholla is Neutral, Alkaline and for Choy Sum is Acidic, Neutral.
Jumping Cholla and Choy Sum Physical Information
Jumping Cholla and Choy Sum physical information is very important for comparison. Jumping Cholla height is 120.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm. The color specification of Jumping Cholla and Choy Sum are as follows:
Jumping Cholla flower color: Hot Pink, Rose and Bronze
Jumping Cholla leaf color:
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
- Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Jumping Cholla and Choy Sum
Care of Jumping Cholla and Choy Sum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jumping Cholla pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Jumping Cholla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Choy Sum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.