Type
Perennial
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada, Mexico
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Habitat
Sunny Edge
Desert, Dry areas, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
9-12
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Rose, Violet
Hot Pink, Rose, Bronze
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
Red, Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
-
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Root Division
Leaf Cutting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
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, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial 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
Red blotch
Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions, Heat Tolerance, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders, Decorating walls
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Stem
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
PHYSOSTEGIA
CYLINDROPUNTIA fulgida
Common Name
Physostegia
hanging chain cholla
In Hindi
Physostegia
jumping cholla
In German
Physostegia
jumping cholla
In French
Physostegia
jumping cholla
In Spanish
Physostegia
jumping cholla
In Greek
Physostegia
jumping cholla
In Portuguese
Physostegia
jumping cholla
In Polish
Physostegia
jumping cholla
In Latin
Physostegia
jumping cholla
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Caryophyllales
Family
Lamiaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Physostegia
Cylindropuntia
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Physostegia and Jumping Cholla
Season and care of Physostegia and Jumping Cholla is important to know. While considering everything about Physostegia and Jumping Cholla Care, growing season is an essential factor. Physostegia season is Summer and Fall and Jumping Cholla season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Physostegia is Clay, Loam and for Jumping Cholla is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Physostegia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Jumping Cholla is Neutral, Alkaline.
Physostegia and Jumping Cholla Physical Information
Physostegia and Jumping Cholla physical information is very important for comparison. Physostegia height is 60.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Jumping Cholla height is 120.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Physostegia and Jumping Cholla are as follows:
Physostegia flower color: White, Purple, Pink, Rose and Violet
Physostegia leaf color: Green
Jumping Cholla flower color: Hot Pink, Rose and Bronze
- Jumping Cholla leaf color:
Care of Physostegia and Jumping Cholla
Care of Physostegia and Jumping Cholla include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Physostegia 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 Physostegia 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.