Jumping Cholla

Cylindropuntia fulgida, Cactaceae

Zones

9–11

Layer

Shrub

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Moderate

Guild Roles

Producer

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)

Water

Low (established)Low (seedling)

Soil pH

6.5 – 8.5

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Blackbrush AcaciaVachellia rigidula

Nitrogen FixationNurse Plant

Sonoran Palo BreaCercidium praecox

Nurse PlantShade Provision

Antagonistic Plants

Engelmann's Prickly PearOpuntia engelmannii

Two cacti species competing for similar resources, with aggressive root systems and overlapping habitat requirements

Creeping Devil CactusStenocereus eruca

Both large cacti compete for space and light in desert environments

Copal BurseraBursera copallifera

Copal Bursera resin compounds may deter pests while having minimal allelopathic effects on cholla

Uses

Functions

Drought-Tolerant Food ProductionImpenetrable BarrierWildlife Nesting Habitat

Edible Parts

Fruits

Medicinal Uses

Anti-InflammatoryWound Healing

Common Questions

What zones does Jumping Cholla grow in?

Jumping Cholla grows in USDA hardiness zones 9 through 11.

What are good companion plants for Jumping Cholla?

Good companions for Jumping Cholla include Blackbrush Acacia, Sonoran Palo Brea.

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