Cylindropuntia fulgida, the jumping cholla, also known as the hanging chain cholla, is a cholla cactus native to Sonora and the Southwestern United States. [1]

Mar 1, 2018 · Most of the Sonoran Desert’s cacti are beautiful to behold, but one species can have a nasty side when encountered by people. It’s the chain fruit cholla — also known as the …

What is a Jumping Cactus? The chain fruit or jumping cholla has garnered the reputation of being capable of “jumping” from the ground or a parent cactus to a person’s clothing or skin. But …

Jan 29, 2025 · Do jumping cactus really jump? How does a jumping cactus work anyway? Can we buy it and grow it as a houseplant? Let's find out.

Jan 16, 2023 · The jumping cholla is a shrubby cactus with segmented stems that grow in clusters. Each stem is covered in spines, which serve to protect the plant from herbivores and …

The jumping cholla cactus (Cylindropuntia fulgida) is a small to medium-sized cactus that is native to the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico. The plant is easily recognizable …

Aug 5, 2024 · The Jumping Cholla Cactus, also known as the Teddy Bear Cholla, is a type of cactus native to the deserts of the southwestern United States and Mexico. One of the most …

Sep 6, 2022 · The jumping cholla cactus (Opuntia fulgida) gets its name from spiny segments that detach so easily they seem to attack anyone near them. This plant can go beyond painful …

Jump on board! Our how-to guide to growing a jumping cactus shows you step-by-step how to create your very own jumping cactus in a simple way

Southwest USA cacti - cylindropuntia fulgida, jumping cholla, chainfruit cholla or hanging chain cholla - dense spines and chains of green fruit at the end of the stems. Found in south central …