Type
Fruit
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Caribbean, South America
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Pinks Mammoth, African Pride, Late Gold, Geffner, Hilary White
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Habitat
Warm and moist climatic conditions
Desert, Dry areas, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
9-12
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green
Hot Pink, Rose, Bronze
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Light Green, Sea Green
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
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Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
oblong or narrow-lanceolate
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Plant Season
Summer
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
Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Leaf Cutting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Does not require 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
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune young trees into an open vase shape
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Diplodia rot, Leaf spot
Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions, Heat Tolerance, Sun
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Aesthetic Uses
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Borders, Decorating walls
Beauty Benefits
Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diabetes, Diarrhea
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Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Seeds
Stem
Other Uses
Used to make hair tonic, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ANNONA squamosa
CYLINDROPUNTIA fulgida
Common Name
Sugar Apple
hanging chain cholla
In Hindi
सीताफल
jumping cholla
In German
Zuckerapfel
jumping cholla
In French
Sugar Apple
jumping cholla
In Spanish
Manzana de azúcar
jumping cholla
In Greek
ζάχαρη της Apple
jumping cholla
In Portuguese
Pinha
jumping cholla
In Polish
Cukier Jabłko
jumping cholla
In Latin
Sugar Apple
jumping cholla
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Caryophyllales
Family
Annonaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Annona
Cylindropuntia
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Properties of Sugar Apple and Jumping Cholla
Wondering what are the properties of Sugar Apple and Jumping Cholla? We provide you with everything About Sugar Apple and Jumping Cholla. Sugar Apple doesn't have thorns and Jumping Cholla doesn't have thorns. Also Sugar Apple does not have fragrant flowers. Sugar Apple has allergic reactions like Oral Allergy and Jumping Cholla has allergic reactions like Oral 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 Sugar Apple and Jumping Cholla and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Sugar Apple and Jumping Cholla
Season and care of Sugar Apple and Jumping Cholla is important to know. While considering everything about Sugar Apple and Jumping Cholla Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sugar Apple season is Summer and Jumping Cholla season is Summer. The type of soil for Sugar Apple is Loam, Sand and for Jumping Cholla is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sugar Apple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Jumping Cholla is Neutral, Alkaline.
Sugar Apple and Jumping Cholla Physical Information
Sugar Apple and Jumping Cholla physical information is very important for comparison. Sugar Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Jumping Cholla height is 120.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Sugar Apple and Jumping Cholla are as follows:
Sugar Apple flower color: Yellow green
Sugar Apple leaf color: Light Green
Jumping Cholla flower color: Hot Pink, Rose and Bronze
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Care of Sugar Apple and Jumping Cholla
Care of Sugar Apple and Jumping Cholla include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sugar Apple pruning is done Prune young trees into an open vase shape and Jumping Cholla pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Sugar Apple 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.