Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Herbs
Origin
South America, Brazil
World/Pandemic, North America, Europe, Asia
Types
not available
Common chives, Garlic chives, Siberian garlic chives, Giant Siberian chives
Habitat
Rocky areas, rocky outcrops, Sandy areas
Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
4-9
Sunset Zone
H2, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
White, Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Red, Violet
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings, Vegetative
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Requires regular watering, Water every two or three days during warmer months, 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
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
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
Prune in spring, Prune in summer, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Bacterial leaf spot, Damping-off, Downy mildew, head rot, Pink Root, Rust, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Fruit Bats, Moths, pollinators
Not Available
Allergy
Toxic
Asthma, Diarrhea, Itchiness, Pain and fatigue, 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.
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Food for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Antioxidants, Bone strength, Improve heart health, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Whole plant
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used in construction, Used to feed livestock
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Showy
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Landscape, Rock Garden, Showy Tree, Wall
Alpine, Cutflower, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
CEREUS jamacaru
ALLIUM schoenoprasum
Common Name
mandacaru, cardeiro, Night-blooming Cactus, Pleated Cereus
Chives, Cultivated Chives, Garden Chives
In Hindi
mandacaru
Chives
In German
Cereus jamacaru
Schnittlauch
In French
Cereus jamacaru
Ciboulette
In Spanish
Cereus jamacaru
Cebollino
In Greek
Mandacaru
βολβοί φαγώσιμοι
In Portuguese
Mandacaru
Cebolinha
In Polish
Mandacaru
Szczypiorek
In Latin
Mandacaru
Sectivi porri
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Asparagales
Family
Cactaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Careeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Allioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Mandacaru and Chives
Season and care of Mandacaru and Chives is important to know. While considering everything about Mandacaru and Chives Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mandacaru season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Chives season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Mandacaru is Loam, Sand and for Chives is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mandacaru is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Chives is Neutral.
Mandacaru and Chives Physical Information
Mandacaru and Chives physical information is very important for comparison. Mandacaru height is 760.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Chives height is 203.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Mandacaru and Chives are as follows:
Mandacaru flower color: White
Mandacaru leaf color: Not Available
Chives flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
- Chives leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Mandacaru and Chives
Care of Mandacaru and Chives include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mandacaru pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Chives pruning is done Prune in spring, Prune in summer, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove deadheads. In summer Mandacaru needs Regular watering required and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chives needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.