Type
Cactus or Succulent
Fruit
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Asia
Types
-
Avalon Lemon, Bears Lemon, Buddha's Hand, Bush Lemon, Citron
Habitat
Desert, Dry areas, Rocky areas
Mixed deciduous forest, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
9-12
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
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Yellow, Lemon yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light 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
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
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
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, occasional watering once established
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
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
Generally pruned to waist height, pruning needed for strong structure, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Root rot
Aphids, Grasshoppers, Leafminers, Red blotch, Rust, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions, Heat Tolerance, Sun
Drought, Drought and Salt
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Attracts
-
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
-
Diarrhea, Hyperacidity, Sore Throat, Whooping Cough
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Decorating walls
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
Glowing Skin, Maintains teeth healthy, Making cosmetics, Nourishes scalp, Perfumes, Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
-
Acne, Antibacterial, Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Bone strength, Digestion problems, Hangover, Healthy teeth, Nutrients, Obesity, Oral health, Skin irritation
Part of Plant Used
Stem
Bark, Fruits, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
-
Air freshner, Biomass for fuel, Can be made into a herbal tea, Leaves are used as mosquito repellent, Making Perfumes, Preferably used as black tea, Used as a nutritious food item
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
CYLINDROPUNTIA fulgida
CITRUS limon
Common Name
hanging chain cholla
Lemon
In Hindi
jumping cholla
नींबू
In German
jumping cholla
Citrone or Limone or Zitrone
In French
jumping cholla
Citron or Citronnier
In Spanish
jumping cholla
Limón or Limonero
In Greek
jumping cholla
Λεμόνι [Lemóni]
In Portuguese
jumping cholla
Limão
In Polish
jumping cholla
Cytrynowy
In Latin
jumping cholla
Limon
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Sapindales
Family
Cactaceae
Rutaceae
Genus
Cylindropuntia
Citrus
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Rosids
Season and Care of Jumping Cholla and Lemon
Season and care of Jumping Cholla and Lemon is important to know. While considering everything about Jumping Cholla and Lemon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jumping Cholla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Lemon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Jumping Cholla is Loam, Sand and for Lemon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jumping Cholla is Neutral, Alkaline and for Lemon is Acidic, Neutral.
Jumping Cholla and Lemon Physical Information
Jumping Cholla and Lemon physical information is very important for comparison. Jumping Cholla height is 120.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Lemon height is 120.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Jumping Cholla and Lemon are as follows:
Jumping Cholla flower color: Hot Pink, Rose and Bronze
Jumping Cholla leaf color:
Lemon flower color: White
- Lemon leaf color: Green
Care of Jumping Cholla and Lemon
Care of Jumping Cholla and Lemon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jumping Cholla pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Lemon pruning is done Generally pruned to waist height, pruning needed for strong structure, Remove damaged leaves, 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 Lemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.