Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Argentina
South America, Brazil
Types
Cylindropuntia spp.
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Habitat
Sandy areas, Terrestrial
Rocky areas, rocky outcrops, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
10-15
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
White
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
-
Red, Violet
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Olive
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Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Olive
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Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive
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Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Olive
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Leaf Shape
Succulent
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings, Seedlings, Vegetative
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Requires regular watering
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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
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Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Fruit Bats, Moths, pollinators
Allergy
Erythema, Swelling
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, small hedge, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Gastrointestinal disorders, Urinary tract problems
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Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Fruits, Whole plant
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant, Used in construction, Used to feed livestock
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Showy
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Landscape, Rock Garden, Showy Tree, Wall
Botanical Name
TEPHROCACTUS articulatus
CEREUS jamacaru
Common Name
Cholla
mandacaru, cardeiro, Night-blooming Cactus, Pleated Cereus
In Hindi
Cholla संयंत्र
mandacaru
In German
Cholla Pflanzen
Cereus jamacaru
In French
usine de Cholla
Cereus jamacaru
In Spanish
planta de Cholla
Cereus jamacaru
In Greek
Cholla φυτών
Mandacaru
In Portuguese
planta Salão
Mandacaru
In Polish
roślin Hall
Mandacaru
In Latin
plant Hall
Mandacaru
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Caryophyllales
Family
Cactaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Tephrocactus
Cereus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Cylindropuntieae
Careeae
Subfamily
Opuntioideae
Cactoideae
Season and Care of Cholla and Mandacaru
Season and care of Cholla and Mandacaru is important to know. While considering everything about Cholla and Mandacaru Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cholla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Mandacaru season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cholla is Loam, Sand and for Mandacaru is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cholla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Mandacaru is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cholla and Mandacaru Physical Information
Cholla and Mandacaru physical information is very important for comparison. Cholla height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Mandacaru height is 760.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Cholla and Mandacaru are as follows:
Cholla flower color: White and Light Pink
Cholla leaf color: Green and Olive
Mandacaru flower color: White
- Mandacaru leaf color:
Care of Cholla and Mandacaru
Care of Cholla and Mandacaru include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cholla 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 Cholla 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.