Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Shrub
Origin
South America, Brazil
Hybrid origin
Types
not available
Allamanda voilacea
Allamanda violacea Cherry Jubilee
Allamanda x Alba (Blanca)
Allamanda Cream
Allamanda Chocolate
Allamanda Indonesia Sunset
Allamanda hendersonii
Habitat
Rocky areas, rocky outcrops, Sandy areas
gardens, Grassland, Roadsides, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-14
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
12-10
Sunset Zone
H2, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
White
Salmon, Burgundy, Dark Salmon
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Red, Violet
Light Green, Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Bell Shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings, Vegetative
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires a lot of watering, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Regular watering required
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in spring, Remove damaged leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Fruit Bats, Moths, pollinators
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Toxic
Eye irritation, Skin irritation, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, small hedge, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Food for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Jaundice, Liver problems, Malaria
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Whole plant
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used in construction, Used to feed livestock
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Showy
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Landscape, Rock Garden, Showy Tree, Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
CEREUS jamacaru
ALLAMANDA 'Cherries Jubilee'
Common Name
mandacaru, cardeiro, Night-blooming Cactus, Pleated Cereus
Golden Trumpet Vine
In Hindi
mandacaru
Allamanda
In German
Cereus jamacaru
Allamanda
In French
Cereus jamacaru
Allamanda
In Spanish
Cereus jamacaru
Allamanda
In Greek
Mandacaru
Allamanda
In Portuguese
Mandacaru
Allamanda
In Polish
Mandacaru
Allamanda
In Latin
Mandacaru
Allamanda
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Gentianales
Family
Cactaceae
Apocynaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Rauvolfioideae
Season and Care of Mandacaru and Allamanda
Season and care of Mandacaru and Allamanda is important to know. While considering everything about Mandacaru and Allamanda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mandacaru season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Allamanda season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Mandacaru is Loam, Sand and for Allamanda is Loam while the PH of soil for Mandacaru is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Allamanda is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Mandacaru and Allamanda Physical Information
Mandacaru and Allamanda physical information is very important for comparison. Mandacaru height is 760.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Allamanda height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Mandacaru and Allamanda are as follows:
Mandacaru flower color: White
Mandacaru leaf color: Not Available
Allamanda flower color: Salmon, Burgundy and Dark Salmon
- Allamanda leaf color: Light Green
Care of Mandacaru and Allamanda
Care of Mandacaru and Allamanda include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mandacaru pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Allamanda pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in spring and Remove damaged leaves. In summer Mandacaru needs Regular watering required and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Allamanda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.