Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Shrub
Origin
South America, Brazil
Eastern Africa, Southern Africa
Types
not available
Epigeal, Hypogeal
Habitat
Rocky areas, rocky outcrops, Sandy areas
Coastal sand dunes, Wild
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-15
Sunset Zone
H2, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Not Available
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Red, Green, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Red, Violet
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Reniform
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings, Vegetative
reseeds, root cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained
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
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
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
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Fruit Bats, Moths, pollinators
Not Available
Allergy
Toxic
Kidney Disease
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, small hedge, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Formal Garden, Hanging Basket
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
Beans
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used in construction, Used to feed livestock
Basketary, Edible seed
Used As Indoor Plant
Showy
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Landscape, Rock Garden, Showy Tree, Wall
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
CEREUS jamacaru
COTYLEDON
Common Name
mandacaru, cardeiro, Night-blooming Cactus, Pleated Cereus
Pig's ear, Dog's ear
In Hindi
mandacaru
बीजपत्र
In German
Cereus jamacaru
Cotyledon
In French
Cereus jamacaru
Cotyledon
In Spanish
Cereus jamacaru
Cotyledon
In Greek
Mandacaru
κοτυληδών kotylēdōn
In Portuguese
Mandacaru
Cotyledon
In Polish
Mandacaru
Liścień
In Latin
Mandacaru
Cotyledon
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Rosales
Family
Cactaceae
Crassulaceae
Genus
Cereus
Cotyledon L.
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Rosids
Tribe
Careeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Not Available
Properties of Mandacaru and Cotyledon
Wondering what are the properties of Mandacaru and Cotyledon? We provide you with everything About Mandacaru and Cotyledon. Mandacaru has thorns and Cotyledon doesn't have thorns. Also Mandacaru does not have fragrant flowers. Mandacaru has allergic reactions like Toxic and Cotyledon has allergic reactions like Toxic. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Mandacaru and Cotyledon and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Mandacaru and Cotyledon
Season and care of Mandacaru and Cotyledon is important to know. While considering everything about Mandacaru and Cotyledon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mandacaru season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cotyledon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Mandacaru is Loam, Sand and for Cotyledon is Sand while the PH of soil for Mandacaru is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cotyledon is Neutral.
Mandacaru and Cotyledon Physical Information
Mandacaru and Cotyledon physical information is very important for comparison. Mandacaru height is 760.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Cotyledon height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Mandacaru and Cotyledon are as follows:
Mandacaru flower color: White
Mandacaru leaf color: Not Available
Cotyledon flower color: Yellow, Red, Green and Orange
- Cotyledon leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Mandacaru and Cotyledon
Care of Mandacaru and Cotyledon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mandacaru pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cotyledon 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 Cotyledon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.