Life Span
Not Available
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Shrub
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Calycanthus floridus floridus, Calycanthus floridus glaucus
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Desert, Dry areas, Rocky areas
shaded woods, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
5-8
Sunset Zone
10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
Hot Pink, Rose, Bronze
White, Light Yellow, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Yellow, Light Yellow, Gold
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Not Available
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Stem Cutting
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings, Suckers
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Root rot
Bacterial Gall, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions, Heat Tolerance, Sun
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Semi-Double
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Insects, Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Toxic if not prepared properly
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Decorating walls
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Antispasmodic, Cardiac, Disinfectant, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Stem
Bark, Root
Other Uses
Not Available
Culinary use, Disinfectant, Repellent
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Rock Garden, Wall
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
CYLINDROPUNTIA fulgida
Calycanthus floridus
Common Name
hanging chain cholla
Sweetshrub
In Hindi
jumping cholla
sweetshrub
In German
jumping cholla
sweetshrub
In French
jumping cholla
sweetshrub
In Spanish
jumping cholla
sweetshrub
In Greek
jumping cholla
sweetshrub
In Portuguese
jumping cholla
sweetshrub
In Polish
jumping cholla
sweetshrub
In Latin
jumping cholla
sweetshrub
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Laurales
Family
Cactaceae
Calycanthaceae
Genus
Cylindropuntia
Calycanthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Jumping Cholla and Sweetshrub
Season and care of Jumping Cholla and Sweetshrub is important to know. While considering everything about Jumping Cholla and Sweetshrub Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jumping Cholla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sweetshrub season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Jumping Cholla is Loam, Sand and for Sweetshrub is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jumping Cholla is Neutral, Alkaline and for Sweetshrub is Acidic, Neutral.
Jumping Cholla and Sweetshrub Physical Information
Jumping Cholla and Sweetshrub physical information is very important for comparison. Jumping Cholla height is 120.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Sweetshrub height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Jumping Cholla and Sweetshrub are as follows:
Jumping Cholla flower color: Hot Pink, Rose and Bronze
Jumping Cholla leaf color: Not Available
Sweetshrub flower color: White, Light Yellow and Violet
- Sweetshrub leaf color: Green
Care of Jumping Cholla and Sweetshrub
Care of Jumping Cholla and Sweetshrub include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jumping Cholla pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sweetshrub pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Jumping Cholla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sweetshrub needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.