Type
Cactus or Succulent
Fruit
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico
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Types
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Jamaican sweet orange,Citrus maxima
Habitat
Desert, Dry areas, Rocky areas
Fields, gardens, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
9-11
Sunset Zone
10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Hot Pink, Rose, Bronze
White
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Yellow, Light Yellow, Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
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Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
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Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
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Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, 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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Light Frost, Sun
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Stem Cutting
Grafting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
10-15-10 amounts, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Root rot
Bud blast, Citrus canker, Red blotch, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions, Heat Tolerance, Sun
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
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Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Attracts
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Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
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Constipation, Swelling in the face, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Decorating walls
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
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Acne, Improve skin tone, Nourishes scalp, Perfumes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Prevent Soil Erosion, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
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Acne, Aging, Antibacterial, constipation, Glucose, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Stem
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
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Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Making Perfumes, Medicinal oil, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
CYLINDROPUNTIA fulgida
CITRUS x paradisi
Common Name
hanging chain cholla
Grapefruit
In Hindi
jumping cholla
चकोतरा
In German
jumping cholla
Grapefruit
In French
jumping cholla
pamplemousse
In Spanish
jumping cholla
Pomelo
In Greek
jumping cholla
γκρέιπ φρουτ
In Portuguese
jumping cholla
Toranja
In Polish
jumping cholla
grejpfrut
In Latin
jumping cholla
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Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Sapindales
Family
Cactaceae
Rutaceae
Genus
Cylindropuntia
Citrus
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Dicotyledonous
Season and Care of Jumping Cholla and Grapefruit
Season and care of Jumping Cholla and Grapefruit is important to know. While considering everything about Jumping Cholla and Grapefruit Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jumping Cholla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Grapefruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Jumping Cholla is Loam, Sand and for Grapefruit is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jumping Cholla is Neutral, Alkaline and for Grapefruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Jumping Cholla and Grapefruit Physical Information
Jumping Cholla and Grapefruit physical information is very important for comparison. Jumping Cholla height is 120.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Grapefruit height is 610.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Jumping Cholla and Grapefruit are as follows:
Jumping Cholla flower color: Hot Pink, Rose and Bronze
Jumping Cholla leaf color:
Grapefruit flower color: White
- Grapefruit leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Jumping Cholla and Grapefruit
Care of Jumping Cholla and Grapefruit include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jumping Cholla pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Grapefruit pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Jumping Cholla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Grapefruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.