Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Shrubs
Origin
South America, Brazil
China
Types
not available
August Beauty , Kleim’s Hardy, Aimee Yashioka, Radicans, Mystery
Habitat
Rocky areas, rocky outcrops, Sandy areas
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
8-10
Sunset Zone
H2, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Red, Violet
Not Available
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
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Mid Spring, Mid Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings, Vegetative
Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Regular watering required
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune in summer, Prune prior to new growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Bud drop, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Stem canker
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Fruit Bats, Moths, pollinators
Bees
Allergy
Toxic
Asthma, Headache
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
Cold, Negativity
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Whole plant
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used in construction, Used to feed livestock
Can be made into a herbal tea, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
Showy
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Landscape, Rock Garden, Showy Tree, Wall
Not Available
Botanical Name
CEREUS jamacaru
Gardenia
Common Name
mandacaru, cardeiro, Night-blooming Cactus, Pleated Cereus
Gardenia
In Hindi
mandacaru
Gardenia
In German
Cereus jamacaru
Gardenie
In French
Cereus jamacaru
Gardénia
In Spanish
Cereus jamacaru
Gardenia
In Greek
Mandacaru
γαρδένια
In Portuguese
Mandacaru
gardênia
In Polish
Mandacaru
Gardenia
In Latin
Mandacaru
Gardenia
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Gentianales
Family
Cactaceae
Rubiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Ixoroideae
Season and Care of Mandacaru and Gardenia
Season and care of Mandacaru and Gardenia is important to know. While considering everything about Mandacaru and Gardenia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mandacaru season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Gardenia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Mandacaru is Loam, Sand and for Gardenia is Well drained while the PH of soil for Mandacaru is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Gardenia is Acidic.
Mandacaru and Gardenia Physical Information
Mandacaru and Gardenia physical information is very important for comparison. Mandacaru height is 760.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Gardenia height is 26.25 cm and width 5.24 cm. The color specification of Mandacaru and Gardenia are as follows:
Mandacaru flower color: White
Mandacaru leaf color: Not Available
Gardenia flower color: White
- Gardenia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Mandacaru and Gardenia
Care of Mandacaru and Gardenia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mandacaru pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Gardenia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune in summer, Prune prior to new growth, 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 Gardenia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.