Type
Perennial
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Mexico
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Sringar, Mexican Single, Pearl
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Habitat
Cold Regions
Desert, Dry areas, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
9-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 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
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Hot Pink, Rose, Bronze
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Sea Green, Blue Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Sea Green, Blue Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Yellow green
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Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Plant Season
Summer, Fall
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, From Rhizomes
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
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
cut main flower spike, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
8-8-8, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mites, Thripes
Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions, Heat Tolerance, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Borders, Decorating walls
Beauty Benefits
Skin inflammation
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antidepressant, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Sedative
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Stem
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Making deodorants, Making Perfumes, Used as essential oil, Used for its medicinal properties
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Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
POLIANTHES tuberosa
CYLINDROPUNTIA fulgida
Common Name
Tuberose
hanging chain cholla
In Hindi
रजनीगंधा
jumping cholla
In German
Tuberose
jumping cholla
In French
Tubéreuse
jumping cholla
In Spanish
nardo
jumping cholla
In Greek
Τουμπερόζα
jumping cholla
In Portuguese
Tuberosa
jumping cholla
In Polish
Tuberoza
jumping cholla
In Latin
Tuberose
jumping cholla
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Caryophyllales
Family
Amaryllidaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Polianthes
Cylindropuntia
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Tuberose and Jumping Cholla
Season and care of Tuberose and Jumping Cholla is important to know. While considering everything about Tuberose and Jumping Cholla Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tuberose season is Summer and Fall and Jumping Cholla season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Tuberose is Loam, Sand and for Jumping Cholla is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tuberose is Acidic, Neutral and for Jumping Cholla is Neutral, Alkaline.
Tuberose and Jumping Cholla Physical Information
Tuberose and Jumping Cholla physical information is very important for comparison. Tuberose height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Jumping Cholla height is 120.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Tuberose and Jumping Cholla are as follows:
Tuberose flower color: White and Ivory
Tuberose leaf color: Green, Sea Green and Blue Green
Jumping Cholla flower color: Hot Pink, Rose and Bronze
- Jumping Cholla leaf color:
Care of Tuberose and Jumping Cholla
Care of Tuberose and Jumping Cholla include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tuberose pruning is done cut main flower spike, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Jumping Cholla pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Tuberose 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.