Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada, Central America
South America, Brazil
Types
Not Available
not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Canyons, Dry areas, fencerows, Floodplains, Moist Soils, Old fields, open Woodlands, riparian zones, Roadsides, Thickets, Woodlands
Rocky areas, rocky outcrops, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H2, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Dark Red, Dark Blue, Black
Red, Violet
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Orange
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oblanceolate , Ovate
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Root Division, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Cuttings, Seedlings, Vegetative
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Regular watering required
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Fruit Bats, Moths, pollinators
Allergy
coma, dilation of pupils, Gastric, Respiratory problems, weakness
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, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Sedative, Tonic
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits, Whole plant
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
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
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Landscape, Rock Garden, Showy Tree, Wall
Botanical Name
PRUNUS serotina
CEREUS jamacaru
Common Name
Black Cherry
mandacaru, cardeiro, Night-blooming Cactus, Pleated Cereus
In Hindi
ब्लैक चेरी का पेड़
mandacaru
In German
Schwarz Kirschbaum
Cereus jamacaru
In French
Noir Cherry Tree
Cereus jamacaru
In Spanish
Negro del cerezo
Cereus jamacaru
In Greek
Μαύρο Cherry Tree
Mandacaru
In Portuguese
Árvore de cereja preta
Mandacaru
In Polish
Czarny Cherry Tree
Mandacaru
In Latin
Prunus serotina ligno
Mandacaru
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Caryophyllales
Family
Rosaceae
Cactaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Careeae
Subfamily
Prunoideae
Cactoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Black Cherry and Mandacaru
Wondering what are the properties of Black Cherry and Mandacaru? We provide you with everything About Black Cherry and Mandacaru. Black Cherry doesn't have thorns and Mandacaru doesn't have thorns. Also Black Cherry does not have fragrant flowers. Black Cherry has allergic reactions like coma, dilation of pupils, Gastric, Respiratory problems and weakness and Mandacaru has allergic reactions like coma, dilation of pupils, Gastric, Respiratory problems and weakness. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Black Cherry and Mandacaru and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Black Cherry and Mandacaru
Season and care of Black Cherry and Mandacaru is important to know. While considering everything about Black Cherry and Mandacaru Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Mandacaru season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Black Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Mandacaru is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Cherry is Acidic, Neutral and for Mandacaru is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Black Cherry and Mandacaru Physical Information
Black Cherry and Mandacaru physical information is very important for comparison. Black Cherry height is 2,438.40 cm and width 914.40 cm whereas Mandacaru height is 760.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Black Cherry and Mandacaru are as follows:
Black Cherry flower color: White
Black Cherry leaf color: Green
Mandacaru flower color: White
- Mandacaru leaf color: Not Available
Care of Black Cherry and Mandacaru
Care of Black Cherry and Mandacaru include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Cherry 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 Black Cherry 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.