Type
Cactus or Succulent
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
South America, Brazil
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Habitat
Rocky areas, rocky outcrops, Sandy areas
Desert, Dry areas, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-12
Sunset Zone
H2, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Hot Pink, Rose, Bronze
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
Red, Violet
Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings, Vegetative
Leaf Cutting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings
In Summer
Regular watering required
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
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
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
-
Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions, Heat Tolerance, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Attracts
Birds, Fruit Bats, Moths, pollinators
-
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, small hedge, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Borders, Decorating walls
Environmental Uses
Food for birds
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Whole plant
Stem
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used in construction, Used to feed livestock
-
Used As Indoor Plant
Showy
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Landscape, Rock Garden, Showy Tree, Wall
Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
CEREUS jamacaru
CYLINDROPUNTIA fulgida
Common Name
mandacaru, cardeiro, Night-blooming Cactus, Pleated Cereus
hanging chain cholla
In Hindi
mandacaru
jumping cholla
In German
Cereus jamacaru
jumping cholla
In French
Cereus jamacaru
jumping cholla
In Spanish
Cereus jamacaru
jumping cholla
In Greek
Mandacaru
jumping cholla
In Portuguese
Mandacaru
jumping cholla
In Polish
Mandacaru
jumping cholla
In Latin
Mandacaru
jumping cholla
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Caryophyllales
Family
Cactaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Cereus
Cylindropuntia
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Mandacaru and Jumping Cholla
Season and care of Mandacaru and Jumping Cholla is important to know. While considering everything about Mandacaru and Jumping Cholla Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mandacaru season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Jumping Cholla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Mandacaru is Loam, Sand and for Jumping Cholla is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mandacaru is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Jumping Cholla is Neutral, Alkaline.
Mandacaru and Jumping Cholla Physical Information
Mandacaru and Jumping Cholla physical information is very important for comparison. Mandacaru height is 760.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Jumping Cholla height is 120.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Mandacaru and Jumping Cholla are as follows:
Care of Mandacaru and Jumping Cholla
Care of Mandacaru and Jumping Cholla include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mandacaru pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Jumping Cholla 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 Jumping Cholla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.