Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
South America, Brazil
North America, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
not available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Rocky areas, rocky outcrops, Sandy areas
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H2, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Not Available
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Red, Violet
Ivory, White
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Not Available
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings, Vegetative
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Average Water Needs
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full 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, Apply 10-10-10 amount, Fertilzer with low nitrogen content
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Mealybugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Showy Fruit
Yes
Not Available
Edible Fruit
Yes
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Not Available
Attracts
Birds, Fruit Bats, Moths, pollinators
Not Available
Allergy
Toxic
Not Available
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
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Not Available
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
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Landscape, Rock Garden, Showy Tree, Wall
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
CEREUS jamacaru
Hatiora salicornioides
Common Name
mandacaru, cardeiro, Night-blooming Cactus, Pleated Cereus
dancing bones cactus, drunkard's dream, spice cactus
In Hindi
mandacaru
Hatiora
In German
Cereus jamacaru
Hatiora
In French
Cereus jamacaru
Hatiora
In Spanish
Cereus jamacaru
Hatiora
In Greek
Mandacaru
Hatiora
In Portuguese
Mandacaru
Hatiora
In Polish
Mandacaru
hatiora
In Latin
Mandacaru
Hatiora
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Caryophyllales
Family
Cactaceae
Cactaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Careeae
Rhipsalideae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Cactoideae
Season and Care of Mandacaru and Hatiora
Season and care of Mandacaru and Hatiora is important to know. While considering everything about Mandacaru and Hatiora Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mandacaru season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Hatiora season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Mandacaru is Loam, Sand and for Hatiora is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mandacaru is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Hatiora is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Mandacaru and Hatiora Physical Information
Mandacaru and Hatiora physical information is very important for comparison. Mandacaru height is 760.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Hatiora height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Mandacaru and Hatiora are as follows:
Mandacaru flower color: White
Mandacaru leaf color: Not Available
Hatiora flower color: Not Available
- Hatiora leaf color: Not Available
Care of Mandacaru and Hatiora
Care of Mandacaru and Hatiora include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mandacaru pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Hatiora 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 Hatiora needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.