Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
South America, Brazil
Southwestern United States, Texas, Mexico
Types
not available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Rocky areas, rocky outcrops, Sandy areas
Desert, Upland
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-12
Sunset Zone
H2, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Red, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Red, Violet
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings, Vegetative
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Do not water frequently
In Summer
Regular watering required
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full 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, 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
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Not Available
Attracts
Birds, Fruit Bats, Moths, pollinators
Bees, Birds
Allergy
Toxic
Not Available
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
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Whole plant
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used in construction, Used to feed livestock
Used As Food, 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, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CEREUS jamacaru
Ferocactus wislizeni
Common Name
mandacaru, cardeiro, Night-blooming Cactus, Pleated Cereus
Arizona barrel cactus
In Hindi
mandacaru
एरिजोना बैरल कैक्टस
In German
Cereus jamacaru
Arizona barrel cactus
In French
Cereus jamacaru
Arizona barrel cactus
In Spanish
Cereus jamacaru
Arizona barrel cactus
In Greek
Mandacaru
Αριζόνα βαρέλι κάκτου
In Portuguese
Mandacaru
Arizona barrel cactus
In Polish
Mandacaru
Arizona barrel cactus
In Latin
Mandacaru
Arizona barrel cactus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Caryophyllales
Family
Cactaceae
Cactaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Cactoideae
Season and Care of Mandacaru and Arizona barrel cactus
Season and care of Mandacaru and Arizona barrel cactus is important to know. While considering everything about Mandacaru and Arizona barrel cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mandacaru season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Arizona barrel cactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Mandacaru is Loam, Sand and for Arizona barrel cactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mandacaru is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Arizona barrel cactus is Neutral.
Mandacaru and Arizona barrel cactus Physical Information
Mandacaru and Arizona barrel cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Mandacaru height is 760.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Arizona barrel cactus height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Mandacaru and Arizona barrel cactus are as follows:
Mandacaru flower color: White
Mandacaru leaf color: Not Available
Arizona barrel cactus flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange
- Arizona barrel cactus leaf color: Green
Care of Mandacaru and Arizona barrel cactus
Care of Mandacaru and Arizona barrel cactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mandacaru pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Arizona barrel cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Mandacaru needs Regular watering required and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Arizona barrel cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.