Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Shrub
Origin
South America, Brazil
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
not available
Gaillardia pulchella var. Australis
Gaillardia pulchella var. Picta
Habitat
Rocky areas, rocky outcrops, Sandy areas
Brushlands, damp meadows, gardens, Grassland, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
H2, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Violet
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings, Vegetative
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, Water twice a day in the initial period, 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
Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loamy, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Fruit Bats, Moths, pollinators
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Toxic
no allergic reactions
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
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
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used in construction, Used to feed livestock
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Showy
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Landscape, Rock Garden, Showy Tree, Wall
Cottage garden, Edging, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
CEREUS jamacaru
GAILLARDIA pulchella 'Baltoredem'
Common Name
mandacaru, cardeiro, Night-blooming Cactus, Pleated Cereus
Firewheel
In Hindi
mandacaru
Firewheel
In German
Cereus jamacaru
Feuerrad
In French
Cereus jamacaru
Firewheel
In Spanish
Cereus jamacaru
Firewheel
In Greek
Mandacaru
Firewheel
In Portuguese
Mandacaru
Firewheel
In Polish
Mandacaru
Firewheel
In Latin
Mandacaru
Firewheel
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Order
Caryophyllales
Asterales
Family
Cactaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Campanuliden, Eudicots
Tribe
Careeae
Embryophyta
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Mandacaru and Firewheel
Season and care of Mandacaru and Firewheel is important to know. While considering everything about Mandacaru and Firewheel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mandacaru season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Firewheel season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Mandacaru is Loam, Sand and for Firewheel is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mandacaru is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Firewheel is Neutral, Alkaline.
Mandacaru and Firewheel Physical Information
Mandacaru and Firewheel physical information is very important for comparison. Mandacaru height is 760.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Firewheel height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Mandacaru and Firewheel are as follows:
Mandacaru flower color: White
Mandacaru leaf color: Not Available
Firewheel flower color: Yellow and Red
- Firewheel leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Mandacaru and Firewheel
Care of Mandacaru and Firewheel include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mandacaru pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Firewheel pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Mandacaru needs Regular watering required and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Firewheel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.