Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Perennial
Origin
South America, Brazil
Eastern Europe
Types
not available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Rocky areas, rocky outcrops, Sandy areas
Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
4-9
Sunset Zone
H2, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Yellow, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Violet
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
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
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings, Vegetative
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
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
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Fruit Bats, Moths, pollinators
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Toxic
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, small hedge, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Showy Purposes
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
Not Available
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used in construction, Used to feed livestock
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
Alpine, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
CEREUS jamacaru
IRIS pumila
Common Name
mandacaru, cardeiro, Night-blooming Cactus, Pleated Cereus
Dwarf Iris
In Hindi
mandacaru
Dwarf Iris
In German
Cereus jamacaru
Zwergiris
In French
Cereus jamacaru
Dwarf Iris
In Spanish
Cereus jamacaru
Enano Iris
In Greek
Mandacaru
νάνος Ίρις
In Portuguese
Mandacaru
Dwarf Iris
In Polish
Mandacaru
Dwarf Iris
In Latin
Mandacaru
Iris Dwarf
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Liliales
Family
Cactaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Iridoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Mandacaru and Dwarf Iris
Season and care of Mandacaru and Dwarf Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Mandacaru and Dwarf Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mandacaru season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Dwarf Iris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Mandacaru is Loam, Sand and for Dwarf Iris is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mandacaru is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Dwarf Iris is Neutral.
Mandacaru and Dwarf Iris Physical Information
Mandacaru and Dwarf Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Mandacaru height is 760.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Dwarf Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Mandacaru and Dwarf Iris are as follows:
Mandacaru flower color: White
Mandacaru leaf color: Not Available
Dwarf Iris flower color: Yellow, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Dwarf Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Care of Mandacaru and Dwarf Iris
Care of Mandacaru and Dwarf Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mandacaru pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dwarf Iris 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 Dwarf Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
