Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Tree
Origin
South America, Brazil
Western United States, California, Canada, China
Types
not available
Balsam Fir, Cannan Fir, Fraser Fir, Grand Fir
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Rocky areas, rocky outcrops, Sandy areas
Moist Soils, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
4-7
Sunset Zone
H2, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Violet
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
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
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings, Vegetative
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires consistently moist soil
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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No need to prune, No pruning needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Beetles, Borers, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Fruit Bats, Moths, pollinators
Insects
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, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas tree
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Food for birds
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Burns, Cough, Sore throat, Stomach pain, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used in construction, Used to feed livestock
Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in biomass, Used in paper industry, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used for ship building, Wood is used in construction, Wood log is used in making fences
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, Feature Plant, Foundation, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
CEREUS jamacaru
PSEUDOTSUGA menziesii
Common Name
mandacaru, cardeiro, Night-blooming Cactus, Pleated Cereus
Douglas Fir
In Hindi
mandacaru
डगलस फ़िर
In German
Cereus jamacaru
Douglasfichte
In French
Cereus jamacaru
le sapin de Douglas
In Spanish
Cereus jamacaru
abeto Douglas
In Greek
Mandacaru
έλατο Douglas
In Portuguese
Mandacaru
Douglas Fir
In Polish
Mandacaru
daglezji
In Latin
Mandacaru
Douglas abies
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Pinales
Family
Cactaceae
Pinaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Careeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Mandacaru and Douglas Fir
Season and care of Mandacaru and Douglas Fir is important to know. While considering everything about Mandacaru and Douglas Fir Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mandacaru season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Douglas Fir season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Mandacaru is Loam, Sand and for Douglas Fir is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Mandacaru is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Douglas Fir is Acidic, Neutral.
Mandacaru and Douglas Fir Physical Information
Mandacaru and Douglas Fir physical information is very important for comparison. Mandacaru height is 760.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Douglas Fir height is 2,440.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Mandacaru and Douglas Fir are as follows:
Mandacaru flower color: White
Mandacaru leaf color: Not Available
Douglas Fir flower color: Not Available
- Douglas Fir leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Mandacaru and Douglas Fir
Care of Mandacaru and Douglas Fir include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mandacaru pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Douglas Fir pruning is done No need to prune and No pruning needed. In summer Mandacaru needs Regular watering required and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Douglas Fir needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.