Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Not Available
South America, Brazil
Types
Not available
not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Loamy soils, Rocky areas, Sandhills
Rocky areas, rocky outcrops, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-10
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red, Violet
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Succulent
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Summer
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Hardwood Cuttings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Cuttings, Seedlings, Vegetative
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Regular watering required
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Not Available
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full 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
Not Available
Single
Showy Fruit
Not Available
Yes
Edible Fruit
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No
Showy Foliage
Not Available
No
Showy Bark
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Not Available
Invasive
Not Available
No
Self-Sowing
Not Available
No
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Fruit Bats, Moths, pollinators
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
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
Nutrients
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Fruits, Whole plant
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
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
Not Available
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Landscape, Rock Garden, Showy Tree, Wall
Botanical Name
Pachycereus pringlei
CEREUS jamacaru
Common Name
Cardon, Mexican giant cardon, elephant cactus
mandacaru, cardeiro, Night-blooming Cactus, Pleated Cereus
In Hindi
Cardon
mandacaru
In German
Cardon
Cereus jamacaru
In French
Cardon
Cereus jamacaru
In Spanish
Cardon
Cereus jamacaru
In Greek
Cardon
Mandacaru
In Portuguese
Cardon
Mandacaru
In Polish
Cardon
Mandacaru
In Latin
Cardon
Mandacaru
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Caryophyllales
Family
Cactaceae
Cactaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Pachycereeae
Careeae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Cactoideae
Properties of Cardon and Mandacaru
Wondering what are the properties of Cardon and Mandacaru? We provide you with everything About Cardon and Mandacaru. Cardon has thorns and Mandacaru doesn't have thorns. Also Cardon does not have fragrant flowers. Cardon has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Mandacaru has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions. 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 Cardon and Mandacaru and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Cardon and Mandacaru
Season and care of Cardon and Mandacaru is important to know. While considering everything about Cardon and Mandacaru Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cardon season is Not Available and Mandacaru season is Not Available. The type of soil for Cardon is Not Available and for Mandacaru is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cardon is Not Available and for Mandacaru is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cardon and Mandacaru Physical Information
Cardon and Mandacaru physical information is very important for comparison. Cardon height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Mandacaru height is 760.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Cardon and Mandacaru are as follows:
Cardon flower color: White
Cardon leaf color: Not Available
Mandacaru flower color: White
- Mandacaru leaf color: Not Available
Care of Cardon and Mandacaru
Care of Cardon and Mandacaru include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cardon 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 Cardon 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.