Type
Cactus or Succulent
Cactus
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico
South America, Argentina, Brazil
Habitat
Desert, Dry areas, Rocky areas
Desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
11-15
Sunset Zone
10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Hot Pink, Rose, Bronze
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Pink, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
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 Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
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
Never Over-water
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
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
-
Double
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Attracts
-
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Decorating walls
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Antioxidants, Indigestion, Oedema, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Stem
Fruits
Other Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Fruit, Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
CYLINDROPUNTIA fulgida
CEREUS hildmannianus ssp. uruguayanus
Common Name
hanging chain cholla
Peruvian Apple Cactus
In Hindi
jumping cholla
Peruvian Apple cactus
In German
jumping cholla
Peruanische Apple-Kaktus
In French
jumping cholla
Péruvienne d'Apple Cactus
In Spanish
jumping cholla
Peruana de Apple Cactus
In Greek
jumping cholla
Του Περού μήλο κάκτος
In Portuguese
jumping cholla
Cactus a Apple peruana
In Polish
jumping cholla
Peruwiański Jabłko Cactus
In Latin
jumping cholla
Apple Peruviani Cactus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Caryophyllidae
Family
Cactaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Cylindropuntia
Cereus
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Properties of Jumping Cholla and Peruvian Apple Cactus
Wondering what are the properties of Jumping Cholla and Peruvian Apple Cactus? We provide you with everything About Jumping Cholla and Peruvian Apple Cactus. Jumping Cholla has thorns and Peruvian Apple Cactus doesn't have thorns. Also Jumping Cholla does not have fragrant flowers. Jumping Cholla has allergic reactions like and Peruvian Apple Cactus 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 Peruvian Apple Cactus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Jumping Cholla and Peruvian Apple Cactus
Season and care of Jumping Cholla and Peruvian Apple Cactus is important to know. While considering everything about Jumping Cholla and Peruvian Apple Cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jumping Cholla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Peruvian Apple Cactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Jumping Cholla is Loam, Sand and for Peruvian Apple Cactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jumping Cholla is Neutral, Alkaline and for Peruvian Apple Cactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Jumping Cholla and Peruvian Apple Cactus Physical Information
Jumping Cholla and Peruvian Apple Cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Jumping Cholla height is 120.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Peruvian Apple Cactus height is 300.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Jumping Cholla and Peruvian Apple Cactus are as follows:
Jumping Cholla flower color: Hot Pink, Rose and Bronze
Jumping Cholla leaf color:
Peruvian Apple Cactus flower color: White and Yellow
- Peruvian Apple Cactus leaf color: Green
Care of Jumping Cholla and Peruvian Apple Cactus
Care of Jumping Cholla and Peruvian Apple Cactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jumping Cholla pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Peruvian Apple Cactus 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 Peruvian Apple Cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.