Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
South Africa
South America, Brazil
Types
it is a type of daisy
not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Humid climates, Warmer regions
Rocky areas, rocky outcrops, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
9 - 1
12-10
Sunset Zone
A2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 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
Prostrate/Trailing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brown
Red, Violet
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Lime Green, Ivory
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Lime Green, Ivory
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Lime Green, Ivory
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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 Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings, Vegetative
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Needs less watering
In Summer
Ample Water
Regular watering required
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water, Ample Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Fruit Bats, Moths, pollinators
Allergy
Not Available
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, 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
No Medicinal Use
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits, Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
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
Bedding Plant, Groundcover
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Landscape, Rock Garden, Showy Tree, Wall
Botanical Name
DOROTHEANTHUS bellidiformis
CEREUS jamacaru
Common Name
Livingstone Daisy, Mezoo Trailing Red Livingstone Daisy
mandacaru, cardeiro, Night-blooming Cactus, Pleated Cereus
In Hindi
Livingstone Daisy
mandacaru
In German
Livingstone Daisy
Cereus jamacaru
In French
Livingstone daisy
Cereus jamacaru
In Spanish
Livingstone daisy
Cereus jamacaru
In Greek
Λίβινγκστον μαργαρίτα
Mandacaru
In Portuguese
Livingstone daisy
Mandacaru
In Polish
Livingstone daisy
Mandacaru
In Latin
Livingstone primula
Mandacaru
Phylum
Not Available
Tracheophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Caryophyllales
Family
Aizoaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Dorotheanthus
Cereus
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Careeae
Subfamily
Ruschioideae
Cactoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Livingstone Daisy and Mandacaru
Season and care of Livingstone Daisy and Mandacaru is important to know. While considering everything about Livingstone Daisy and Mandacaru Care, growing season is an essential factor. Livingstone Daisy season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Mandacaru season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Livingstone Daisy is Loam, Sand and for Mandacaru is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Livingstone Daisy is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Mandacaru is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Livingstone Daisy and Mandacaru Physical Information
Livingstone Daisy and Mandacaru physical information is very important for comparison. Livingstone Daisy height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Mandacaru height is 760.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Livingstone Daisy and Mandacaru are as follows:
Livingstone Daisy flower color: Red
Livingstone Daisy leaf color: White, Lime Green and Ivory
Mandacaru flower color: White
- Mandacaru leaf color: Not Available
Care of Livingstone Daisy and Mandacaru
Care of Livingstone Daisy and Mandacaru include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Livingstone Daisy pruning is done No pruning needed and Mandacaru pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Livingstone Daisy needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water, Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Mandacaru needs Regular watering required and in winter, it needs Average Water.