Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Cactus
Origin
South America, Brazil
Central America, South America, Brazil
Types
not available
cleistocactus strausii, cleistocactus winteri, cleistocactus samaipatanus
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Rocky areas, rocky outcrops, Sandy areas
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
12-15
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
12-10
Sunset Zone
H2, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Red, Orange, Salmon
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Red, Violet
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Not Available
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings, Vegetative
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Reduce watering in winter
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, No fertilizers needed
Fertilize the soil before planting, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Bacterial Stem Rot, fungus, Mealybugs, Spider mites
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
Hummingbirds
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.
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Food for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used in construction, Used to feed livestock
Florist trade and landscaping, 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, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
CEREUS jamacaru
CLEISTOCACTUS
Common Name
mandacaru, cardeiro, Night-blooming Cactus, Pleated Cereus
Cleistocactus
In Hindi
mandacaru
Cleistocactus
In German
Cereus jamacaru
Cleistocactus
In French
Cereus jamacaru
Cleistocactus
In Spanish
Cereus jamacaru
Cleistocactus
In Greek
Mandacaru
Cleistocactus
In Portuguese
Mandacaru
Cleistocactus
In Polish
Mandacaru
Kleistokaktus
In Latin
Mandacaru
Cleistocactus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Caryophyllales
Family
Cactaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Cereus
Cleistocactus
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Careeae
Trichocereeae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Cactoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Mandacaru and Cleistocactus
Season and care of Mandacaru and Cleistocactus is important to know. While considering everything about Mandacaru and Cleistocactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mandacaru season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cleistocactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Mandacaru is Loam, Sand and for Cleistocactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mandacaru is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cleistocactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Mandacaru and Cleistocactus Physical Information
Mandacaru and Cleistocactus physical information is very important for comparison. Mandacaru height is 760.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Cleistocactus height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Mandacaru and Cleistocactus are as follows:
Mandacaru flower color: White
Mandacaru leaf color: Not Available
Cleistocactus flower color: Red, Orange and Salmon
- Cleistocactus leaf color: Not Available
Care of Mandacaru and Cleistocactus
Care of Mandacaru and Cleistocactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mandacaru pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cleistocactus pruning is done No pruning needed, 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 Cleistocactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.