Type
Cactus or Succulent
Tree
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Habitat
Desert, Dry areas, Rocky areas
bottomlands, Depression on prairies, ditches, Floodplains, Riverbanks, stream banks, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
4-9
Sunset Zone
10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 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
Yellow, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Yellow, Light Yellow, Tan
Leaf Shape
-
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in the late winter or spring, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, No need to fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Root rot
Aphids, Red blotch, Sawfly Larvae
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions, Heat Tolerance, Sun
Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Decorating walls
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Erosion control, Wildlife
Part of Plant Used
Stem
Whole plant
Other Uses
-
used for making roof trusses, poles, joists, piles, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Rock Garden, Wall
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
CYLINDROPUNTIA fulgida
BETULA nigra
Common Name
hanging chain cholla
River Birch
In Hindi
jumping cholla
River Birch
In German
jumping cholla
Fluss Birch
In French
jumping cholla
Birch river
In Spanish
jumping cholla
river Birch
In Greek
jumping cholla
ποταμός Birch
In Portuguese
jumping cholla
river Birch
In Polish
jumping cholla
Rzeka Birch
In Latin
jumping cholla
Betula
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Fagales
Family
Cactaceae
Betulaceae
Genus
Cylindropuntia
Betula
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Jumping Cholla and River Birch
Season and care of Jumping Cholla and River Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Jumping Cholla and River Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jumping Cholla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and River Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Jumping Cholla is Loam, Sand and for River Birch is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jumping Cholla is Neutral, Alkaline and for River Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Jumping Cholla and River Birch Physical Information
Jumping Cholla and River Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Jumping Cholla height is 120.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas River Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Jumping Cholla and River Birch are as follows:
Jumping Cholla flower color: Hot Pink, Rose and Bronze
Jumping Cholla leaf color:
River Birch flower color: Yellow and Brown
- River Birch leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Jumping Cholla and River Birch
Care of Jumping Cholla and River Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jumping Cholla pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and River Birch pruning is done Prune in the late winter or spring, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Jumping Cholla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer River Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.