Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Flowering Plants
Origin
South America, Brazil
South Africa
Types
not available
it is a type of daisy
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Rocky areas, rocky outcrops, Sandy areas
Humid climates, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
9 - 1
Sunset Zone
H2, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
A2, 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
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Violet
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
White, Lime Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
White, Lime Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
White, Lime Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings, Vegetative
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Regular watering required
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water, Ample Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
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.
Beautification, Showy Purposes
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
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Showy
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Landscape, Rock Garden, Showy Tree, Wall
Bedding Plant, Groundcover
Botanical Name
CEREUS jamacaru
DOROTHEANTHUS bellidiformis
Common Name
mandacaru, cardeiro, Night-blooming Cactus, Pleated Cereus
Livingstone Daisy, Mezoo Trailing Red Livingstone Daisy
In Hindi
mandacaru
Livingstone Daisy
In German
Cereus jamacaru
Livingstone Daisy
In French
Cereus jamacaru
Livingstone daisy
In Spanish
Cereus jamacaru
Livingstone daisy
In Greek
Mandacaru
Λίβινγκστον μαργαρίτα
In Portuguese
Mandacaru
Livingstone daisy
In Polish
Mandacaru
Livingstone daisy
In Latin
Mandacaru
Livingstone primula
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Order
Caryophyllales
Caryophyllales
Family
Cactaceae
Aizoaceae
Genus
Cereus
Dorotheanthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Careeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Ruschioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Mandacaru and Livingstone Daisy
Season and care of Mandacaru and Livingstone Daisy is important to know. While considering everything about Mandacaru and Livingstone Daisy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mandacaru season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Livingstone Daisy season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Mandacaru is Loam, Sand and for Livingstone Daisy is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mandacaru is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Livingstone Daisy is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Mandacaru and Livingstone Daisy Physical Information
Mandacaru and Livingstone Daisy physical information is very important for comparison. Mandacaru height is 760.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Livingstone Daisy height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Mandacaru and Livingstone Daisy are as follows:
Mandacaru flower color: White
Mandacaru leaf color: Not Available
Livingstone Daisy flower color: Red
- Livingstone Daisy leaf color: White, Lime Green and Ivory
Care of Mandacaru and Livingstone Daisy
Care of Mandacaru and Livingstone Daisy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mandacaru pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Livingstone Daisy pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Mandacaru needs Regular watering required and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Livingstone Daisy needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water, Ample Water.