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Basic Info
Cylindropuntia Bigelovii is also known as the ‘Jumping Cholla’. As the plant matures you can expect it to grow slowly up to around 2 m (6ft) tall and about 15 cm (5″) in diameter. The plants main feature are the green stems covered by brown to white looking spines.
Care and Propagation Information
Watering
Cylindropuntia Bigelovii ‘Jumping Cholla’ can be quite beautiful when it is well-taken care off. This succulent type needs typical watering as the other succulents. The watering method is very important to keep your Jumping Cholla healthy. It should not sit on the water, and an excess amount of water should be avoided. The best way of watering is soak and dry method this succulent. Yet, the succulent should be controlled to avoid overwatering.
General Care for Cylindropuntia Bigelovii ‘Jumping Cholla’
This succulent type best known for the way it defends it self to the environment. Looks beautiful but perhaps not the best for your garden.
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Quick Facts:
- Prefers full sun
- Can be grown outdoor
- Grows 2 m (6ft) tall
- Grows up to 15 cm (5″) wide
- Can die easily if overwatered see: How to Water Succulent Plants
- Does not handle cold well
- Prefers Zone 9a-11b -6.7 °C (20 F)
- Best propagated by seeds
Where to Plant
Cylindropuntia Bigelovii ‘Jumping Cholla’ succulents need strong light. When planting this succulent type in a garden, make sure it gets sunlight. Full to partial sun is the best for its growth. It is better to grow outdoor rather than indoor.
This type of succulent prefers a warm climate. It can survive at zone 9a-11b which is around -6.7 °C (20 °F). If you live in a cold area, it is better to plant Jumping Cholla in an indoor environment. As long as it gets enough sunlight, the plant will grow happily.
How to Propagate Cylindropuntia Bigelovii ‘Jumping Cholla’
Jumping Cholla can be propagated by seeds. This succulent type does not require repotting often. Of course, the first-time repotting is essential when it is bought from the store.
Like all the other succulent types, a well-drained soil mixture is essential. If you want to know about well-drained soil mixtures, check How to Prepare Well-drained Soil for Succulent Plants.
How to Propagate Cylindropuntia Bigelovii ‘Jumping Cholla’ Using Seeds
This succulent type is a slow grower so even if it can be propagated by its seeds, this method is not recommended. To propagate from the seeds, plant the seeds in a well-draining soil mixture. This method can be used outdoors. In cooler areas, indoor propagating is recommended.
Origin and Habitat
Jumping Cholla is native to Mexico around Baja California, Baja California sur and Sonora. You can also find the species around the United States in Arizona, California, and Nevada.
