Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Perennial, Shrubs
Origin
South America, Brazil
Madagascar, Not Available
Types
not available
Not Available
Habitat
Rocky areas, rocky outcrops, Sandy areas
Hot climate regions, Temperate 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
Flower Color
White
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Red, Violet
Not Applicable
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
White hair and some brown spots on margins and at tips
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
Small oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Not Available
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Not Available
Bloom Time
Early Summer
Summer
Repeat Bloomer
No
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings, Vegetative
Leaf Cutting, Rooted stem cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Average Water Needs, Medium, Water less during winter, Water more in summer
In Summer
Regular watering required
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Not Available
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
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Showy Fruit
Yes
Not Available
Edible Fruit
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Not Available
Showy Foliage
No
Not Available
Showy Bark
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Not Available
Invasive
No
Not Available
Self-Sowing
No
Not Available
Attracts
Birds, Fruit Bats, Moths, pollinators
Butterflies, Mosquitos
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
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Food for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Arthritis, Chest pain, Ear ache, Fever, Headache, Laxative, Leprosy, Small pox, Stomach spasms, Strengthen gums, Treating fever, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Whole plant
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used in construction, Used to feed livestock
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
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
KALANCHOE
Common Name
mandacaru, cardeiro, Night-blooming Cactus, Pleated Cereus
Kalanchoe Panda Plant, Panda Plant, Pussy Ears, Chocolate Soldier, Cocoon Plant, Velvet Leaf Kalanchoe, Plush Plant, White Lady, Panda-Bear Plant, Kalanchoe
In Hindi
mandacaru
पांडा संयंत्र
In German
Cereus jamacaru
Panda -Anlage
In French
Cereus jamacaru
installation de Panda
In Spanish
Cereus jamacaru
planta de Panda
In Greek
Mandacaru
φυτό Panda
In Portuguese
Mandacaru
planta Panda
In Polish
Mandacaru
Panda roślin
In Latin
Mandacaru
Panda herba
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Saxifragales
Family
Cactaceae
Crassulaceae
Genus
Cereus
Widow's-thrill
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Careeae
Kalanchoeae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Sedoideae
Season and Care of Mandacaru and Panda Plant
Season and care of Mandacaru and Panda Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Mandacaru and Panda Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mandacaru season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Panda Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Mandacaru is Loam, Sand and for Panda Plant is Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Mandacaru is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Panda Plant is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Mandacaru and Panda Plant Physical Information
Mandacaru and Panda Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Mandacaru height is 760.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Panda Plant height is 45.00 cm and width 25.00 cm. The color specification of Mandacaru and Panda Plant are as follows:
Mandacaru flower color: White
Mandacaru leaf color: Not Available
Panda Plant flower color: Yellow green
- Panda Plant leaf color: White hair and some brown spots on margins and at tips
Care of Mandacaru and Panda Plant
Care of Mandacaru and Panda Plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mandacaru pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Panda Plant 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 Panda Plant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.