Product Description:
You may have seen this hairy megaflora shimmering in a golden-brown glow of the hot desert sunset. It has a lazy stem, like an old man trying to stand straight with multiple branches concealed under thousands of spikes upon spikes upon spikes.The Jumping cholla Cactus should be part of your list. These low-maintenance plants are not only fast growing but also lenient to the busy and forgetful lot. The Cylindropuntia fulgida is an arborescent plant, meaning it takes the shape of a tree. It has a main cylindrical trunk that holds multiple, low drooping branches. It grows to a height between 6 and 15 ft tall (1.8 and 4.5 meters) and 8 ft (2.4 meters) in diameter, and the entire plant is covered in wart-like projections.
Water:
The Jumping Cholla cactus may be a desert plant, but this does not mean that it needs no water. Just like any other plant, the cholla cactus needs water for better nutrient uptake and healthy growth.
Light:
As such, you may see the need to place it in an area where it can tap maximum sunlight. Such locations may include a south or southeast facing window, a conservatory or even a greenhouse in case of an outdoor garden. Access to light for at least 8to 10 hours a day.
Fertilizer:
Feed your jumping cholla with a balanced granular fertilizer on a regular basis. In this case, you care better off with fertilizer specifically made for cacti and other succulents. However, you can also use water-soluble, low nitrogen fertilizer on the plant. The best fertilizer in this case would be an NPK fertilizer with a ratio of 5-10-10 or better still 10-10-10 but diluted to ¼ of its strength.
Soil:
The soil should be well drained, fertile and rich in organic content for growing plant.
Repotting The Jumping Cholla Cactus:
With the right care, your Jumping Cholla will grow fast, and within no time, you will see the need to repot. Repotting is necessary for two main reasons: To help get the plant some fresh, fertile soil free from diseases and pests To help avoid too much crowding of the root once the container becomes too small.
Temperature:
Ensure that the temperatures are at least 18to 32 degrees C. These are ideal temperatures that will allow successful rooting.
Propagate a Jumping Cholla:
Remove your chosen stem offshoot from the parent plant using a sharp and disinfected knife. Alternatively, you can simply snap it off from the joint using your hands. Always use thick gloves when handling that Cholla cactus to avoid pricks from its spines. Let the cutting dry off for a few days until the base is callused. This is an important step to help avoid cases of the cutting rotting once it is planted. Once the cutting is callused, get some good soil mix You can make this at home or purchase the commercial versions. A good soil mix should contain at least 50 percent peat or compost and 50 percent pumice or perlite. Get an ideal container and fill it with your soil mix. Your container should be well draining with drainage holes that help drain excess water.
