Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
South America, Brazil
Types
Not Available
not available
Habitat
Desert, Hardwood forests, Hillside, Humid climates, Rocky Ridges, wastelands
Rocky areas, rocky outcrops, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
10-15
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H2, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Green, Gray Green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Tan
Red, Violet
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings, Vegetative
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Does not require lot of watering
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Regular watering required
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Not Available
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Fruit Bats, Moths, pollinators
Allergy
Skin irritation
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, small hedge, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Gastrointestinal disorders
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Sap, Seeds, Stem
Fruits, Whole plant
Other Uses
Pulp can be used to make rope place mats and other goods, Used in making beverages
Used as Ornamental plant, Used in construction, Used to feed livestock
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Showy
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Landscape, Rock Garden, Showy Tree, Wall
Botanical Name
MANFREDA virginica
CEREUS jamacaru
Common Name
Century plant
Maguey
American aloe
mandacaru, cardeiro, Night-blooming Cactus, Pleated Cereus
In Hindi
अमेरिकी मुसब्बर
mandacaru
In German
amerikanischen Aloe
Cereus jamacaru
In French
américaine Aloe
Cereus jamacaru
In Spanish
Americana Aloe
Cereus jamacaru
In Greek
Αμερικανός Αλόη
Mandacaru
In Portuguese
americano Aloe
Mandacaru
In Polish
Amerykański Aloe
Mandacaru
In Latin
American Aloe
Mandacaru
Phylum
Not Available
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Caryophyllales
Family
Agavaceae
Cactaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Careeae
Subfamily
Agavoideae
Cactoideae
Season and Care of American Aloe and Mandacaru
Season and care of American Aloe and Mandacaru is important to know. While considering everything about American Aloe and Mandacaru Care, growing season is an essential factor. American Aloe season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Mandacaru season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for American Aloe is Loam, Sand and for Mandacaru is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for American Aloe is Neutral, Alkaline and for Mandacaru is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
American Aloe and Mandacaru Physical Information
American Aloe and Mandacaru physical information is very important for comparison. American Aloe height is 30.50 cm and width 35.60 cm whereas Mandacaru height is 760.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of American Aloe and Mandacaru are as follows:
American Aloe flower color: Light Green and Gray Green
American Aloe leaf color: Green
Mandacaru flower color: White
- Mandacaru leaf color: Not Available
Care of American Aloe and Mandacaru
Care of American Aloe and Mandacaru include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. American Aloe pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Mandacaru pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer American Aloe needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mandacaru needs Regular watering required and in winter, it needs Average Water.