Life Span
Perennial
Not Available
Type
Cactus
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Southern Africa
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Firesticks, Old Man's Beard
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Desert, Hilly upland habitat, Semi desert
Desert, Dry areas, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
9-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
Hot Pink, Rose, Bronze
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Red, Red orange
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Yellow green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Light Green, Orange Red
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Tiny
Not Available
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Repeat Bloomer
No
Not Available
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Leaf Cutting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs good drainage, Water less during winter, Water more in summer
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, 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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Not Available, Red blotch
Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions, Heat Tolerance, Sun
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
No
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Eye irritation, Numb Lips
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Mixed Border, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Borders, Decorating walls
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiasthamatic, anti-cancer, Antitumor, Cough, Ear ache
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Branch, Latex, Root
Stem
Other Uses
Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
EUPHORBIA tirucalli
CYLINDROPUNTIA fulgida
Common Name
aveloz, firestick plants, Indian tree spurge, naked lady, pencil tree, pencil cactus, sticks on fire, milk bush, Euphorbia tirucalli
hanging chain cholla
In Hindi
Sher-kandvel
jumping cholla
In German
Bleistiftstrauch
jumping cholla
In French
Aveloz
jumping cholla
In Spanish
Pencil Plant
jumping cholla
In Greek
Aveloz
jumping cholla
In Portuguese
avelós
jumping cholla
In Polish
Aveloz
jumping cholla
In Latin
Aveloz
jumping cholla
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Euphorbiales
Caryophyllales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Euphorbia
Cylindropuntia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Euphorbieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Pencil Plant and Jumping Cholla
Season and care of Pencil Plant and Jumping Cholla is important to know. While considering everything about Pencil Plant and Jumping Cholla Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pencil Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Jumping Cholla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Pencil Plant is Loam, Sand and for Jumping Cholla is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pencil Plant is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Jumping Cholla is Neutral, Alkaline.
Pencil Plant and Jumping Cholla Physical Information
Pencil Plant and Jumping Cholla physical information is very important for comparison. Pencil Plant height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Jumping Cholla height is 120.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Pencil Plant and Jumping Cholla are as follows:
Pencil Plant flower color: Yellow
Pencil Plant leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Jumping Cholla flower color: Hot Pink, Rose and Bronze
- Jumping Cholla leaf color: Not Available
Care of Pencil Plant and Jumping Cholla
Care of Pencil Plant and Jumping Cholla include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pencil Plant 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 Pencil Plant 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.