Type
Cactus or Succulent
Herbs, Shrub
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Habitat
Desert, Dry areas, Rocky areas
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
5-8
Sunset Zone
10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Hot Pink, Rose, Bronze
White
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
-
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
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, Never Over-water, 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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Root rot
Red blotch, Slugs, Snails
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
-
Antiseptic, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Stem
Leaves
Other Uses
-
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Rock Garden, Wall
Bedding Plant, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
CYLINDROPUNTIA fulgida
SALVIA argentea
Common Name
hanging chain cholla
Silver Clary, Silver Sage
In Hindi
jumping cholla
रजत बाबा
In German
jumping cholla
Silver Sage
In French
jumping cholla
Silver Sage
In Spanish
jumping cholla
silver Sage
In Greek
jumping cholla
Silver Sage
In Portuguese
jumping cholla
silver Sage
In Polish
jumping cholla
silver Sage
In Latin
jumping cholla
Argentum Sage
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Lamiales
Family
Cactaceae
Lamiaceae
Genus
Cylindropuntia
Salvia
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Jumping Cholla and Silver Sage
Wondering what are the properties of Jumping Cholla and Silver Sage? We provide you with everything About Jumping Cholla and Silver Sage. Jumping Cholla has thorns and Silver Sage doesn't have thorns. Also Jumping Cholla does not have fragrant flowers. Jumping Cholla has allergic reactions like and Silver Sage 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 Silver Sage and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Jumping Cholla and Silver Sage
Season and care of Jumping Cholla and Silver Sage is important to know. While considering everything about Jumping Cholla and Silver Sage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jumping Cholla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Silver Sage season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Jumping Cholla is Loam, Sand and for Silver Sage is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jumping Cholla is Neutral, Alkaline and for Silver Sage is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Jumping Cholla and Silver Sage Physical Information
Jumping Cholla and Silver Sage physical information is very important for comparison. Jumping Cholla height is 120.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Silver Sage height is 10.20 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of Jumping Cholla and Silver Sage are as follows:
Jumping Cholla flower color: Hot Pink, Rose and Bronze
Jumping Cholla leaf color:
Silver Sage flower color: White
- Silver Sage leaf color: Silver
Care of Jumping Cholla and Silver Sage
Care of Jumping Cholla and Silver Sage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jumping Cholla pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Silver Sage 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 Silver Sage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.