Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Southern Europe
South America, Brazil
Habitat
Lower slopes, Semi arid regions
Rocky areas, rocky outcrops, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Purple, Pink, White
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Brown
Red, Violet
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
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
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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
Coral Spot, Red blotch, Verticillium Wilt
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Fruit Bats, Moths, pollinators
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ornamental use, 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
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Wood
Fruits, Whole plant
Other Uses
Condiment, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for woodware
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, Edible, Feature Plant
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Landscape, Rock Garden, Showy Tree, Wall
Botanical Name
Cercis siliquastrum
CEREUS jamacaru
Common Name
Judas Tree
mandacaru, cardeiro, Night-blooming Cactus, Pleated Cereus
In German
Judasbaum
Cereus jamacaru
In French
Judas arbre
Cereus jamacaru
In Spanish
Árbol de Judas
Cereus jamacaru
In Greek
Ο Ιούδας δέντρο
Mandacaru
In Portuguese
Árvore de Judas
Mandacaru
In Polish
Judasz Drzewo
Mandacaru
In Latin
Iudas ligno
Mandacaru
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Caryophyllales
Family
Fabaceae
Cactaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
Cactoideae
Season and Care of Judas Tree and Mandacaru
Season and care of Judas Tree and Mandacaru is important to know. While considering everything about Judas Tree and Mandacaru Care, growing season is an essential factor. Judas Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Mandacaru season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Judas Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Mandacaru is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Judas Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Mandacaru is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Judas Tree and Mandacaru Physical Information
Judas Tree and Mandacaru physical information is very important for comparison. Judas Tree height is 450.00 cm and width 454.00 cm whereas Mandacaru height is 760.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Judas Tree and Mandacaru are as follows:
Judas Tree flower color: Light Purple, Pink and White
Judas Tree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Mandacaru flower color: White
- Mandacaru leaf color:
Care of Judas Tree and Mandacaru
Care of Judas Tree and Mandacaru include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Judas Tree 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 Judas Tree 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.