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About Jumping Cholla and Pecan


About Pecan and Jumping Cholla


What is

Life Span
-  
Perennial  

Type
Cactus or Succulent  
Tree  

Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico  
Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico  

Types
-  
Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan  

Number of Varieties
20  
99+
8  
99+

Habitat
Desert, Dry areas, Rocky areas  
Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions  

USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12  
5-9  

AHS Heat Zone
12-8  
9-1  

Sunset Zone
10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23  
2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20  

Habit
Upright/Erect  
Upright/Erect  

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
120.00 cm  
99+
2,130.00 cm  
21

Minimum Width
90.00 cm  
99+
1,220.00 cm  
14

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Hot Pink, Rose, Bronze  
Yellow, Green  

Flower Color Modifier
-  
Bicolor  

Fruit Color
Green  
Tan, Brown  

Leaf Color in Spring
-  
Green  

Leaf Color in Summer
-  
Green  

Leaf Color in Fall
-  
Yellow  

Leaf Color in Winter
-  
-  

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
-  
Pinnate  

Thorns
Yes  
No  

Season

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

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun  
Full Sun  

Growth Rate
Slow  
Medium  

Type of Soil
Loam, Sand  
Loam  

The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline  
Acidic, Neutral  

Soil Drainage
Well drained  
Well drained  

Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer  
Spring  

Repeat Bloomer
-  
No  

Tolerances
Drought  
-  

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground  
Ground  

How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Stem Cutting  
Seedlings, Stem Planting  

Plant Maintenance
Medium  
Medium  

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings  
Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water more in summer  

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  

Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained  
Well drained  

Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun  
Full Sun  

Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves  
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches  

Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed  
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Nitrogen, Zinc fertilizers  

Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Root rot  
Crown rot, Leaf curl, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Snails, Squirrels  

Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions, Heat Tolerance, Sun  
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction  

Facts

Flowers
Showy  
Insignificant  

Flower Petal Number
-  
-  

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No  
No  

Edible Fruit
No  
Yes  

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
-  
No  

Fragrant Fruit
-  
No  

Fragrant Leaf
-  
No  

Fragrant Bark/Stem
-  
No  

Showy Foliage
No  
No  

Showy Bark
No  
No  

Foliage Texture
Bold  
Medium  

Foliage Sheen
-  
Matte  

Evergreen
No  
No  

Invasive
No  
No  

Self-Sowing
No  
No  

Attracts
-  
Birds, Deers, Squirrels  

Allergy
-  
Rhinitis, Sinuses  

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Decorating walls  
Cottage Garden  

Beauty Benefits
-  
Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises  

Edible Uses
No  
Yes  

Environmental Uses
Air purification  
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree  

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
-  
Alzheimer’s Disease, Antidepressant, Anti-oxidant, Appetite enhancer, Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Gallbladder Diseases, Gout, Strengthen gums, tuberculosis  

Part of Plant Used
Stem  
Bark, Fruits  

Other Uses
-  
Air freshner, Application in Furniture, used for making charcoal, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry  

Used As Indoor Plant
No  
No  

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes  
Yes  

Garden Design
Rock Garden, Wall  
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees  

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
CYLINDROPUNTIA fulgida  
CARYA illinoinensis  

Common Name
hanging chain cholla  
Papershell Pecan, Pecan  

In Hindi
jumping cholla  
पेकॉन  

In German
jumping cholla  
Pekannuss  

In French
jumping cholla  
Pacanier  

In Spanish
jumping cholla  
Carya illinoinensis  

In Greek
jumping cholla  
Pecan  

In Portuguese
jumping cholla  
Nogueira-pecã  

In Polish
jumping cholla  
Orzesznik jadalny  

In Latin
jumping cholla  
Pecan  

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Phylum
Tracheophyta  
Magnoliophyta  

Class
Magnoliopsida  
Magnoliopsida  

Order
Caryophyllales  
Juglandales  

Family
Cactaceae  
Juglandaceae  

Genus
Cylindropuntia  
Carya Nutt.  

Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids  

Tribe
-  
Juglandeae  

Subfamily
-  
Juglandoideae  

Number of Species
20  
19  
99+

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Properties of Jumping Cholla and Pecan

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

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Season and Care of Jumping Cholla and Pecan

Season and care of Jumping Cholla and Pecan is important to know. While considering everything about Jumping Cholla and Pecan Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jumping Cholla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pecan season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Jumping Cholla is Loam, Sand and for Pecan is Loam while the PH of soil for Jumping Cholla is Neutral, Alkaline and for Pecan is Acidic, Neutral.

Jumping Cholla and Pecan Physical Information

Jumping Cholla and Pecan physical information is very important for comparison. Jumping Cholla height is 120.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Jumping Cholla and Pecan are as follows:

Care of Jumping Cholla and Pecan

Care of Jumping Cholla and Pecan include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jumping Cholla pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pecan pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches. In summer Jumping Cholla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pecan needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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