Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Vegetable
Origin
South America, Brazil
Mediterranean
Types
not available
Green Globe, Imperial Star, Tempo, Violetto, Symphony
Habitat
Rocky areas, rocky outcrops, Sandy areas
Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
7-10
Sunset Zone
H2, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Red, Violet
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Glandular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer
Early Fall, Fall
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
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Needs watering once a week, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Regular watering required
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Aphids, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Fruit Bats, Moths, pollinators
Butterflies
Allergy
Toxic
Intestinal gas
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, small hedge, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Food for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Anemia, High cholestrol, Kidney problems, Liver problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Whole plant
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used in construction, Used to feed livestock
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used as primary flavor in Italian Liqours
Used As Indoor Plant
Showy
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Landscape, Rock Garden, Showy Tree, Wall
Not Available
Botanical Name
CEREUS jamacaru
Cynara cardunculus
Common Name
mandacaru, cardeiro, Night-blooming Cactus, Pleated Cereus
Artichoke
In Hindi
mandacaru
Artichoke
In German
Cereus jamacaru
Artischocke
In French
Cereus jamacaru
Artichaut
In Spanish
Cereus jamacaru
Alcachofa
In Greek
Mandacaru
αγκινάρα
In Portuguese
Mandacaru
Alcachofra
In Polish
Mandacaru
Karczoch
In Latin
Mandacaru
cactus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Order
Caryophyllales
Asterales
Family
Cactaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Not Available
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Mandacaru and Artichoke
Season and care of Mandacaru and Artichoke is important to know. While considering everything about Mandacaru and Artichoke Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mandacaru season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Artichoke season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Mandacaru is Loam, Sand and for Artichoke is Well drained while the PH of soil for Mandacaru is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Artichoke is Slightly Acidic.
Mandacaru and Artichoke Physical Information
Mandacaru and Artichoke physical information is very important for comparison. Mandacaru height is 760.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Artichoke height is 5.60 cm and width 1.05 cm. The color specification of Mandacaru and Artichoke are as follows:
Mandacaru flower color: White
Mandacaru leaf color: Not Available
Artichoke flower color: Purple
- Artichoke leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Care of Mandacaru and Artichoke
Care of Mandacaru and Artichoke include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mandacaru pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Artichoke pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering and Remove deadheads. In summer Mandacaru needs Regular watering required and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Artichoke needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.