Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Cactus or Succulent
  
Shrub
  
Origin
South America, Brazil
  
China
  
Types
not available
  
European Barberry, Japanese Barberry,
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Rocky areas, rocky outcrops, Sandy areas
  
Hillside, Woods
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
  
Not Available
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
  
-9999
  
Sunset Zone
H2, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Not Available
  
Habit
Upright/Erect
  
Oval or Rounded
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White
  
Yellow
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Red, Violet
  
Red
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Dark Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Succulent
  
Oval
  
Thorns
Yes
  
Yes
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Early Summer
  
Spring, Late Spring
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings, Vegetative
  
Seedlings, Transplanting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
  
Requires regular watering
  
In Summer
Regular watering required
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, No fertilizers needed
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
  
Verticillium Wilt
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Bold
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Birds, Fruit Bats, Moths, pollinators
  
Not Available
  
Allergy
Toxic
  
Itchiness, Stomach burn
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, small hedge, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
  
Beautification
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Food for birds
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
  
Diarrhea, High blood pressure, Menstrual Disorders, Upset stomach, Urinary tract problems
  
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 for fragrance
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Showy
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Landscape, Rock Garden, Showy Tree, Wall
  
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
  
Botanical Name
CEREUS jamacaru
  
BERBERIS soulieana
  
Common Name
mandacaru, cardeiro, Night-blooming Cactus, Pleated Cereus
  
Barberry
  
In Hindi
mandacaru
  
Burberry
  
In German
Cereus jamacaru
  
Burberry
  
In French
Cereus jamacaru
  
Burberry
  
In Spanish
Cereus jamacaru
  
Burberry
  
In Greek
Mandacaru
  
Burberry
  
In Portuguese
Mandacaru
  
Burberry
  
In Polish
Mandacaru
  
kwaśnica
  
In Latin
Mandacaru
  
Barberry
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Tracheophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Caryophyllales
  
Ranunculales
  
Family
Cactaceae
  
Berberidaceae
  
Genus
Cereus
  
Berberis
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Careeae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Cactoideae
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Mandacaru and Barberry
Season and care of Mandacaru and Barberry is important to know. While considering everything about Mandacaru and Barberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mandacaru season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Barberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Mandacaru is Loam, Sand and for Barberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mandacaru is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Barberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Mandacaru and Barberry Physical Information
Mandacaru and Barberry physical information is very important for comparison. Mandacaru height is 760.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Barberry height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Mandacaru and Barberry are as follows:
Mandacaru flower color: White
Mandacaru leaf color: Not Available
Barberry flower color: Yellow
- Barberry leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Mandacaru and Barberry
Care of Mandacaru and Barberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mandacaru pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Barberry pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Mandacaru needs Regular watering required and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Barberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.