Type
Perennial
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Habitat
Mixed deciduous forest, shaded fields, shaded moist road banks, shaded riverbanks
Desert, Dry areas, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
9-12
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7
10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Hot Pink, Rose, Bronze
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Root Division, Seedlings
Leaf Cutting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Pest Free, Red blotch
Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions, Heat Tolerance, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders, Decorating walls
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
antihelmintic, cathartic, Emetic, malignant neoplasms, Stomach pain
-
Part of Plant Used
Rhizomes, Root
Stem
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Wildflower
Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
PODOPHYLLUM peltatum
CYLINDROPUNTIA fulgida
Common Name
American Mandrake, Mayapple
hanging chain cholla
In Hindi
अमेरिकी विषैला पौधा
jumping cholla
In German
amerikanisch Alraune
jumping cholla
In French
mandrake américain
jumping cholla
In Spanish
mandrágora americana
jumping cholla
In Greek
american μανδραγόρα
jumping cholla
In Portuguese
mandrake americano
jumping cholla
In Polish
amerykański mandragory
jumping cholla
In Latin
Latin mandragoras
jumping cholla
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Caryophyllales
Family
Berberidaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Podophyllum
Cylindropuntia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Properties of Mayapple and Jumping Cholla
Wondering what are the properties of Mayapple and Jumping Cholla? We provide you with everything About Mayapple and Jumping Cholla. Mayapple doesn't have thorns and Jumping Cholla doesn't have thorns. Also Mayapple does not have fragrant flowers. Mayapple has allergic reactions like Toxic and Jumping Cholla has allergic reactions like Toxic. 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 Mayapple and Jumping Cholla and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Mayapple and Jumping Cholla
Season and care of Mayapple and Jumping Cholla is important to know. While considering everything about Mayapple and Jumping Cholla Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mayapple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Jumping Cholla season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Mayapple is Clay, Loam and for Jumping Cholla is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mayapple is Acidic, Neutral and for Jumping Cholla is Neutral, Alkaline.
Mayapple and Jumping Cholla Physical Information
Mayapple and Jumping Cholla physical information is very important for comparison. Mayapple height is 30.50 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Jumping Cholla height is 120.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Mayapple and Jumping Cholla are as follows:
Mayapple flower color: White and Light Pink
Mayapple leaf color: Green
Jumping Cholla flower color: Hot Pink, Rose and Bronze
- Jumping Cholla leaf color:
Care of Mayapple and Jumping Cholla
Care of Mayapple and Jumping Cholla include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mayapple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Jumping Cholla pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Mayapple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jumping Cholla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.