Type
Cactus or Succulent
Tree
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico
North America, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
Habitat
Desert, Dry areas, Rocky areas
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
3-9
Sunset Zone
10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
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 green, Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Green, Indigo, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Yellow, Red, Orange, Yellow green, Bronze, Orange Red
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings
Average Water Needs, Do Not 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
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
Nitrogen, Phosphorous
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Root rot
Foliage diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions, Heat Tolerance, Sun
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Allergy
-
Dermatitis, Diaphoresis
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Decorating walls
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Alterative, Anodyne, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Stem
Leaves
Other Uses
-
Used as a condiment, Used in making tea, Used to flavour soups
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Rock Garden, Wall
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
CYLINDROPUNTIA fulgida
SASSAFRAS albidum
Common Name
hanging chain cholla
Sassafras
In Hindi
jumping cholla
Sassafras
In German
jumping cholla
Sassafras
In French
jumping cholla
Sassafras
In Spanish
jumping cholla
Sasafrás
In Greek
jumping cholla
σασάφρα
In Portuguese
jumping cholla
sassafrás
In Polish
jumping cholla
Sassafras
In Latin
jumping cholla
Sassafras
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Laurales
Family
Cactaceae
Lauraceae
Genus
Cylindropuntia
Sassafras
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Season and Care of Jumping Cholla and Sassafras
Season and care of Jumping Cholla and Sassafras is important to know. While considering everything about Jumping Cholla and Sassafras Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jumping Cholla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sassafras season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Jumping Cholla is Loam, Sand and for Sassafras is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jumping Cholla is Neutral, Alkaline and for Sassafras is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Jumping Cholla and Sassafras Physical Information
Jumping Cholla and Sassafras physical information is very important for comparison. Jumping Cholla height is 120.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Sassafras height is 1,520.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Jumping Cholla and Sassafras are as follows:
Jumping Cholla flower color: Hot Pink, Rose and Bronze
Jumping Cholla leaf color:
Sassafras flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
- Sassafras leaf color: Green
Care of Jumping Cholla and Sassafras
Care of Jumping Cholla and Sassafras include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jumping Cholla pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sassafras 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 Sassafras needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.