Type
Cactus
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
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Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Christmas Cactus, Thanksgiving Cactus
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Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical Forests
Desert, Dry areas, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
13-15
9-12
Sunset Zone
13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Flower Color
Purple
Hot Pink, Rose, Bronze
Flower Color Modifier
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Plant Season
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Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
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Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
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Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
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Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
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Well drained
Bloom Time
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Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Leaf Cutting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Needs very little water
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
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Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage Capacity
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Well drained
Sun Exposure
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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
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Borders, Decorating walls
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Soothing and relieving pain
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Stem
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
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Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
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Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Schlumbergera truncata
CYLINDROPUNTIA fulgida
Common Name
Schlumbergera, false Christmas cactus, Christmas cactus
hanging chain cholla
In Hindi
Schlumbergera
jumping cholla
In German
Schlumbergera
jumping cholla
In French
Schlumbergera
jumping cholla
In Spanish
Schlumbergera
jumping cholla
In Greek
Schlumbergera
jumping cholla
In Portuguese
Schlumbergera
jumping cholla
In Polish
Schlumbergera
jumping cholla
In Latin
Gymnocalycium
jumping cholla
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Caryophyllales
Family
Cactaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Schlumbergera
Cylindropuntia
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Properties of Schlumbergera and Jumping Cholla
Wondering what are the properties of Schlumbergera and Jumping Cholla? We provide you with everything About Schlumbergera and Jumping Cholla. Schlumbergera doesn't have thorns and Jumping Cholla doesn't have thorns. Also Schlumbergera does not have fragrant flowers. Schlumbergera has allergic reactions like and Jumping Cholla has allergic reactions like . 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 Schlumbergera and Jumping Cholla and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Schlumbergera and Jumping Cholla
Season and care of Schlumbergera and Jumping Cholla is important to know. While considering everything about Schlumbergera and Jumping Cholla Care, growing season is an essential factor. Schlumbergera season is and Jumping Cholla season is . The type of soil for Schlumbergera is and for Jumping Cholla is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Schlumbergera is and for Jumping Cholla is Neutral, Alkaline.
Schlumbergera and Jumping Cholla Physical Information
Schlumbergera and Jumping Cholla physical information is very important for comparison. Schlumbergera height is 15.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Jumping Cholla height is 120.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Schlumbergera and Jumping Cholla are as follows:
Schlumbergera flower color: Purple
Schlumbergera leaf color:
Jumping Cholla flower color: Hot Pink, Rose and Bronze
- Jumping Cholla leaf color:
Care of Schlumbergera and Jumping Cholla
Care of Schlumbergera and Jumping Cholla include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Schlumbergera 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 Schlumbergera 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.