Type
Cactus or Succulent
Tree
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Melanesia, Australia
Types
-
Umbrella plant
Amate
Habitat
Desert, Dry areas, Rocky areas
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Tropical regions, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
10-15
Sunset Zone
10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Hot Pink, Rose, Bronze
Red, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Red, Purple
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Red, Purple
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water occasionally
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Root rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions, Heat Tolerance, Sun
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Decorating walls
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Arthritis, Asthma, Headache, Rheumatoid arthritis, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Stem
Root
Other Uses
-
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
CYLINDROPUNTIA fulgida
SCHEFFLERA actinophylla
Common Name
hanging chain cholla
Octopus Tree
In Hindi
jumping cholla
ऑक्टोपस पेड़
In German
jumping cholla
Octopus tree
In French
jumping cholla
arbre Octopus
In Spanish
jumping cholla
árbol pulpo
In Greek
jumping cholla
χταπόδι δέντρο
In Portuguese
jumping cholla
Octopus árvore
In Polish
jumping cholla
Ośmiornica drzewo
In Latin
jumping cholla
polypus ligno
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Apiales
Family
Cactaceae
Araliaceae
Genus
Cylindropuntia
Schefflera
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Jumping Cholla and Octopus Tree
Season and care of Jumping Cholla and Octopus Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Jumping Cholla and Octopus Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jumping Cholla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Octopus Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Jumping Cholla is Loam, Sand and for Octopus Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jumping Cholla is Neutral, Alkaline and for Octopus Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Jumping Cholla and Octopus Tree Physical Information
Jumping Cholla and Octopus Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Jumping Cholla height is 120.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Octopus Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Jumping Cholla and Octopus Tree are as follows:
Jumping Cholla flower color: Hot Pink, Rose and Bronze
Jumping Cholla leaf color:
Octopus Tree flower color: Red and Pink
- Octopus Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Jumping Cholla and Octopus Tree
Care of Jumping Cholla and Octopus Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jumping Cholla pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Octopus Tree pruning is done 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 Octopus Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.