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About Jumping Cholla and Lemon


About Lemon and Jumping Cholla


What is

Life Span
-  
Perennial  

Type
Cactus or Succulent  
Fruit  

Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico  
Asia  

Types
-  
Avalon Lemon, Bears Lemon, Buddha's Hand, Bush Lemon, Citron  

Number of Varieties
20  
99+
50  
99+

Habitat
Desert, Dry areas, Rocky areas  
Mixed deciduous forest, Tropical regions  

USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12  
9-12  

AHS Heat Zone
12-8  
12-1  

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  

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
120.00 cm  
99+
120.00 cm  
99+

Minimum Width
90.00 cm  
99+
150.00 cm  
99+

Plant Color
  
  

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  

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
-  
Oval  

Thorns
Yes  
Yes  

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter  

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun  
Full Sun, Partial Sun  

Growth Rate
Slow  
Medium  

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  

Repeat Bloomer
-  
Yes  

Tolerances
Drought  
Drought  

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground  
Container, Ground  

How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Stem Cutting  
Seedlings  

Plant Maintenance
Medium  
Medium  

Watering Plants
  
  

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
  
  

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  

Facts

Flowers
Showy  
Showy  

Flower Petal Number
-  
Single  

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No  
Yes  

Edible Fruit
No  
Yes  

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
-  
Yes  

Fragrant Fruit
-  
Yes  

Fragrant Leaf
-  
Yes  

Fragrant Bark/Stem
-  
Yes  

Showy Foliage
No  
No  

Showy Bark
No  
Yes  

Foliage Texture
Bold  
Medium  

Foliage Sheen
-  
Glossy  

Evergreen
No  
No  

Invasive
No  
No  

Self-Sowing
No  
No  

Attracts
-  
Birds, Butterflies  

Allergy
-  
Diarrhea, Hyperacidity, Sore Throat, Whooping Cough  

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Decorating walls  
Cottage Garden  

Beauty Benefits
-  
Glowing Skin, Maintains teeth healthy, Making cosmetics, Nourishes scalp, Perfumes, Skin inflammation  

Edible Uses
No  
Yes  

Environmental Uses
Air purification  
Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation  

Plant Benefits
  
  

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  

Scientific Name

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  

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Phylum
Tracheophyta  
Magnoliophyta  

Class
Magnoliopsida  
Magnoliopsida  

Order
Caryophyllales  
Sapindales  

Family
Cactaceae  
Rutaceae  

Genus
Cylindropuntia  
Citrus  

Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots  
Rosids  

Tribe
-  
-  

Subfamily
-  
-  

Number of Species
20  
50  
99+

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Properties of Jumping Cholla and Lemon

Wondering what are the properties of Jumping Cholla and Lemon? We provide you with everything About Jumping Cholla and Lemon. Jumping Cholla has thorns and Lemon doesn't have thorns. Also Jumping Cholla does not have fragrant flowers. Jumping Cholla has allergic reactions like and Lemon has allergic reactions like . 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 Jumping Cholla and Lemon and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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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:

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.

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