Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Shrubs
Origin
South America, Brazil
China, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, The Hiamalayas
Types
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Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Rocky areas, rocky outcrops, Sandy areas
Forest margins, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
3-9
Sunset Zone
H2, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
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-
Fruit Color
Red, Violet
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Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
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Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
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Dark Green, Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Light
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer
Spring, Summer
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, Requires regular watering, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, 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
Light
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune lower leaves, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
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Anthracnose, Cercospora leaf spot, Mushroom root rot, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Attracts
Birds, Fruit Bats, Moths, pollinators
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Toxic
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
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
Environmental Uses
Food for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Whole plant
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used in construction, Used to feed livestock
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Used As Indoor Plant
Showy
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Landscape, Rock Garden, Showy Tree, Wall
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Botanical Name
CEREUS jamacaru
Hydrangea
Common Name
mandacaru, cardeiro, Night-blooming Cactus, Pleated Cereus
Hydrangea or hortensia
In Hindi
mandacaru
Hydrangea
In German
Cereus jamacaru
Hortensie
In French
Cereus jamacaru
Hortensia
In Spanish
Cereus jamacaru
Hortensia
In Greek
Mandacaru
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Mandacaru
Hortênsia
In Polish
Mandacaru
Hortensja
In Latin
Mandacaru
Hibiscus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Cornales
Family
Cactaceae
Hydrangeaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Mandacaru and Hydrangea
Season and care of Mandacaru and Hydrangea is important to know. While considering everything about Mandacaru and Hydrangea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mandacaru season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Hydrangea season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Mandacaru is Loam, Sand and for Hydrangea is Light while the PH of soil for Mandacaru is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Hydrangea is Acidic.
Mandacaru and Hydrangea Physical Information
Mandacaru and Hydrangea physical information is very important for comparison. Mandacaru height is 760.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Hydrangea height is 4.92 cm and width 11.00 cm. The color specification of Mandacaru and Hydrangea are as follows:
Mandacaru flower color: White
Mandacaru leaf color:
Hydrangea flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
- Hydrangea leaf color: Green
Care of Mandacaru and Hydrangea
Care of Mandacaru and Hydrangea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mandacaru pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Hydrangea pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune lower leaves, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Mandacaru needs Regular watering required and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Hydrangea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.