Type
Cactus or Succulent
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Europe, South Africa, Asia
Types
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Scilla Siberica, Scilla Bifolia, Scilla Peruviana
Habitat
Desert, Dry areas, Rocky areas
Cultivated Beds, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
2-8
Sunset Zone
10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Hot Pink, Rose, Bronze
White, Blue, Purple, Pink, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
-
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
-
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
-
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
-
Soil Drainage
Well drained
-
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
-
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Stem Cutting
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings
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
-
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
-
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
-
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
5-10-10 fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Root rot
Crown rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions, Heat Tolerance, Sun
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Allergy
-
convulsions, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Decorating walls
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
-
Removes dandruff
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Antiasthamatic, Bronchitis, Lung Problems
Part of Plant Used
Stem
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
-
Used as a rodenticide, Used to make hair tonic
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CYLINDROPUNTIA fulgida
SCILLA
Common Name
hanging chain cholla
Squill
In Hindi
jumping cholla
Squill
In German
jumping cholla
Squill
In French
jumping cholla
Squille
In Spanish
jumping cholla
Escila
In Greek
jumping cholla
σκιλοκρόμμυδο
In Portuguese
jumping cholla
Cila
In Polish
jumping cholla
Cebulica
In Latin
jumping cholla
Scilla
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Lilopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Liliales
Family
Cactaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Cylindropuntia
Scilla
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Properties of Jumping Cholla and Squill
Wondering what are the properties of Jumping Cholla and Squill? We provide you with everything About Jumping Cholla and Squill. Jumping Cholla has thorns and Squill doesn't have thorns. Also Jumping Cholla does not have fragrant flowers. Jumping Cholla has allergic reactions like and Squill 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 Squill and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Jumping Cholla and Squill
Season and care of Jumping Cholla and Squill is important to know. While considering everything about Jumping Cholla and Squill Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jumping Cholla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Squill season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Jumping Cholla is Loam, Sand and for Squill is while the PH of soil for Jumping Cholla is Neutral, Alkaline and for Squill is .
Jumping Cholla and Squill Physical Information
Jumping Cholla and Squill physical information is very important for comparison. Jumping Cholla height is 120.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Squill height is 15.00 cm and width 10.00 cm. The color specification of Jumping Cholla and Squill are as follows:
Jumping Cholla flower color: Hot Pink, Rose and Bronze
Jumping Cholla leaf color:
Squill flower color: White, Blue, Purple, Pink and Violet
- Squill leaf color:
Care of Jumping Cholla and Squill
Care of Jumping Cholla and Squill include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jumping Cholla pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Squill pruning is done . In summer Jumping Cholla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Squill needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.