Type
Cactus or Succulent
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Madagascar
Types
-
Purple vinca, Vinca, cherry red, strawberry color
Habitat
Desert, Dry areas, Rocky areas
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
9-15
Sunset Zone
10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Hot Pink, Rose, Bronze
Pink, Magenta, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings
Keep ground moist, Needs 2-3 times watering per week, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
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
Prune ocassionally
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Root rot
Botrytis Blight, Canker, Crown rot, Pythium rot, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions, Heat Tolerance, Sun
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Allergy
-
Intestinal gas, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Decorating walls
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Chest pain, High blood pressure, Inflammation, Sore throat, Tooth ache, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Stem
Whole plant
Other Uses
-
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Rock Garden, Wall
Bedding Plant, Container, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
CYLINDROPUNTIA fulgida
CATHARANTHUS roseus
Common Name
hanging chain cholla
Madagascar Periwinkle, Periwinkle, Vinca
In Hindi
jumping cholla
Vinca
In German
jumping cholla
Vinca
In French
jumping cholla
Vinca
In Spanish
jumping cholla
Vinca
In Greek
jumping cholla
Vinca
In Portuguese
jumping cholla
Vinca
In Polish
jumping cholla
Vinca
In Latin
jumping cholla
Galium
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Gentianales
Family
Cactaceae
Apocynaceae
Genus
Cylindropuntia
Catharanthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Jumping Cholla and Vinca
Season and care of Jumping Cholla and Vinca is important to know. While considering everything about Jumping Cholla and Vinca Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jumping Cholla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Vinca season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Jumping Cholla is Loam, Sand and for Vinca is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jumping Cholla is Neutral, Alkaline and for Vinca is Neutral, Alkaline.
Jumping Cholla and Vinca Physical Information
Jumping Cholla and Vinca physical information is very important for comparison. Jumping Cholla height is 120.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Vinca height is 30.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Jumping Cholla and Vinca are as follows:
Jumping Cholla flower color: Hot Pink, Rose and Bronze
Jumping Cholla leaf color:
Vinca flower color: Pink, Magenta and Rose
- Vinca leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Jumping Cholla and Vinca
Care of Jumping Cholla and Vinca include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jumping Cholla pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Vinca pruning is done Prune ocassionally. In summer Jumping Cholla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Vinca needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.