Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrubs
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
China
South America, Brazil
Types
August Beauty , Kleim’s Hardy, Aimee Yashioka, Radicans, Mystery
not available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Rocky areas, rocky outcrops, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red, Violet
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Succulent
Plant Season
Mid Spring, Mid Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting, Transplanting
Cuttings, Seedlings, Vegetative
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water twice a day in the initial period
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Regular watering required
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Well drained
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune in summer, Prune prior to new growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Bud drop, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Stem canker
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Bees
Birds, Fruit Bats, Moths, pollinators
Allergy
Asthma, Headache
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
Cold, Negativity
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Fruits, Whole plant
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
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
Not Available
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Landscape, Rock Garden, Showy Tree, Wall
Botanical Name
Gardenia
CEREUS jamacaru
Common Name
Gardenia
mandacaru, cardeiro, Night-blooming Cactus, Pleated Cereus
In Hindi
Gardenia
mandacaru
In German
Gardenie
Cereus jamacaru
In French
Gardénia
Cereus jamacaru
In Spanish
Gardenia
Cereus jamacaru
In Greek
γαρδένια
Mandacaru
In Portuguese
gardênia
Mandacaru
In Polish
Gardenia
Mandacaru
In Latin
Gardenia
Mandacaru
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Caryophyllales
Family
Rubiaceae
Cactaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Ixoroideae
Cactoideae
Season and Care of Gardenia and Mandacaru
Season and care of Gardenia and Mandacaru is important to know. While considering everything about Gardenia and Mandacaru Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gardenia season is Mid Spring and Mid Summer and Mandacaru season is Mid Spring and Mid Summer. The type of soil for Gardenia is Well drained and for Mandacaru is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Gardenia is Acidic and for Mandacaru is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Gardenia and Mandacaru Physical Information
Gardenia and Mandacaru physical information is very important for comparison. Gardenia height is 26.25 cm and width 5.24 cm whereas Mandacaru height is 760.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Gardenia and Mandacaru are as follows:
Gardenia flower color: White
Gardenia leaf color: Dark Green
Mandacaru flower color: White
- Mandacaru leaf color: Not Available
Care of Gardenia and Mandacaru
Care of Gardenia and Mandacaru include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Gardenia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune in summer, Prune prior to new growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Mandacaru pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Gardenia 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.