Type
Vegetable
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Southern Asia
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Savoy, Giant Noble, Semi-savoy
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Habitat
Fields, gardens, meadows, Suburban areas
Desert, Dry areas, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
9-12
Sunset Zone
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10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Green
Hot Pink, Rose, Bronze
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Tan, Black
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
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Plant Season
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Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Slow
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
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Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full 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
Fertilize when new
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, Leafminers, Red blotch, Seedcorn maggot
Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions, Heat Tolerance, Sun
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Aesthetic Uses
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Borders, Decorating walls
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Energy, Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin K
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Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Stem
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
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Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
SPINACIA oleracea
CYLINDROPUNTIA fulgida
Common Name
Spinach
hanging chain cholla
In Hindi
पालक
jumping cholla
In German
Spinat
jumping cholla
In French
Épinards
jumping cholla
In Spanish
Espinacas
jumping cholla
In Greek
Σπανάκι
jumping cholla
In Portuguese
Espinafre
jumping cholla
In Polish
Szpinak
jumping cholla
In Latin
Spinach
jumping cholla
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Caryophyllales
Family
Chenopodiaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Spinacia
Cylindropuntia
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Chenopodioideae
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Properties of Spinach and Jumping Cholla
Wondering what are the properties of Spinach and Jumping Cholla? We provide you with everything About Spinach and Jumping Cholla. Spinach doesn't have thorns and Jumping Cholla doesn't have thorns. Also Spinach does not have fragrant flowers. Spinach has allergic reactions like Food Allergy and Jumping Cholla has allergic reactions like Food Allergy. 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 Spinach and Jumping Cholla and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Spinach and Jumping Cholla
Season and care of Spinach and Jumping Cholla is important to know. While considering everything about Spinach and Jumping Cholla Care, growing season is an essential factor. Spinach season is and Jumping Cholla season is . The type of soil for Spinach is Loam, Sand and for Jumping Cholla is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Spinach is Neutral, Alkaline and for Jumping Cholla is Neutral, Alkaline.
Spinach and Jumping Cholla Physical Information
Spinach and Jumping Cholla physical information is very important for comparison. Spinach height is 15.20 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Jumping Cholla height is 120.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Spinach and Jumping Cholla are as follows:
Spinach flower color: Yellow and Green
Spinach leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Jumping Cholla flower color: Hot Pink, Rose and Bronze
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Care of Spinach and Jumping Cholla
Care of Spinach and Jumping Cholla include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Spinach 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 Spinach 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.