Type
Herbs, Shrub
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Desert, Dry areas, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
9-12
Sunset Zone
21,22
10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Hot Pink, Rose, Bronze
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Silver
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Silver
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Silver
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
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Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Leaf Cutting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never 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, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, 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, Apply 10-10-10 amount
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Slugs, Snails
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
Antiseptic, Astringent
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Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Stem
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
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Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
SALVIA argentea
CYLINDROPUNTIA fulgida
Common Name
Silver Clary, Silver Sage
hanging chain cholla
In Hindi
रजत बाबा
jumping cholla
In German
Silver Sage
jumping cholla
In French
Silver Sage
jumping cholla
In Spanish
silver Sage
jumping cholla
In Greek
Silver Sage
jumping cholla
In Portuguese
silver Sage
jumping cholla
In Polish
silver Sage
jumping cholla
In Latin
Argentum Sage
jumping cholla
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Caryophyllales
Family
Lamiaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Salvia
Cylindropuntia
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Properties of Silver Sage and Jumping Cholla
Wondering what are the properties of Silver Sage and Jumping Cholla? We provide you with everything About Silver Sage and Jumping Cholla. Silver Sage doesn't have thorns and Jumping Cholla doesn't have thorns. Also Silver Sage does not have fragrant flowers. Silver Sage 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 Silver Sage and Jumping Cholla and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Silver Sage and Jumping Cholla
Season and care of Silver Sage and Jumping Cholla is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Sage and Jumping Cholla Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Sage season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Jumping Cholla season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Silver Sage is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Jumping Cholla is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silver Sage is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Jumping Cholla is Neutral, Alkaline.
Silver Sage and Jumping Cholla Physical Information
Silver Sage and Jumping Cholla physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Sage height is 10.20 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Jumping Cholla height is 120.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Silver Sage and Jumping Cholla are as follows:
Silver Sage flower color: White
Silver Sage leaf color: Silver
Jumping Cholla flower color: Hot Pink, Rose and Bronze
- Jumping Cholla leaf color:
Care of Silver Sage and Jumping Cholla
Care of Silver Sage and Jumping Cholla include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Sage 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 Silver Sage 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.