Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Eastern Asia, India
South America, Brazil
Types
Not Available
not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Temperate Regions, Tropical regions
Rocky areas, rocky outcrops, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
H2, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Yellow green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Pink
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
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Planting
Cuttings, Seedlings, Vegetative
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water
Needs less watering
In Summer
Ample Water
Regular watering required
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
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
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in fall, fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Root rot, Scale
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Not Available
Attracts
Insects
Birds, Fruit Bats, Moths, pollinators
Allergy
Skin irritation
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, 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.
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Erosion control, Food for insects, Very little waste, Wildlife
Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits, Whole plant
Other Uses
Air freshner, Showy Purposes, Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Landscape, Rock Garden, Showy Tree, Wall
Botanical Name
EUPHORBIA lactea
CEREUS jamacaru
Common Name
Mottled Spurge, Frilled Fan, Elkhorn
mandacaru, cardeiro, Night-blooming Cactus, Pleated Cereus
In Hindi
Elkhorn
mandacaru
In German
Elkhorn
Cereus jamacaru
In French
Elkhorn
Cereus jamacaru
In Spanish
cuerno de alce
Cereus jamacaru
In Greek
Elkhorn
Mandacaru
In Portuguese
Elkhorn
Mandacaru
In Polish
Elkhorn
Mandacaru
In Latin
Elkhorn
Mandacaru
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Caryophyllales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Cactaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Euphorbieae
Careeae
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
Cactoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Elkhorn and Mandacaru
Season and care of Elkhorn and Mandacaru is important to know. While considering everything about Elkhorn and Mandacaru Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elkhorn season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Mandacaru season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Elkhorn is Loam, Sand and for Mandacaru is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Elkhorn is Neutral, Alkaline and for Mandacaru is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Elkhorn and Mandacaru Physical Information
Elkhorn and Mandacaru physical information is very important for comparison. Elkhorn height is 120.00 cm and width 12.00 cm whereas Mandacaru height is 760.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Elkhorn and Mandacaru are as follows:
Elkhorn flower color: Yellow and Yellow green
Elkhorn leaf color: Green
Mandacaru flower color: White
- Mandacaru leaf color: Not Available
Care of Elkhorn and Mandacaru
Care of Elkhorn and Mandacaru include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Elkhorn pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Mandacaru pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Elkhorn needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Mandacaru needs Regular watering required and in winter, it needs Average Water.
