Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Vegetable
Origin
South America, Brazil
Europe, Asia
Types
not available
April Cross, Cherry Belle, Sicily Giant
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Rocky areas, rocky outcrops, Sandy areas
Unknown
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H2, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Violet
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Spinach Type
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings, Vegetative
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Regular watering required
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full 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, Compost, Fertilize the soil instead of direct applying
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Alternaria leaf blight, Black root rot, Clubroot, Damping-off, Downy mildew, Fusarium wilt, Scab, white rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Fruit Bats, Moths, pollinators
Butterflies
Allergy
Toxic
Headache, Itchiness, Skin rash, Stomach pain
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, small hedge, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Food for birds
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Asthma, Bronchitis, Cancer, Cardiovascular problems, constipation, Dehydration, Diabetes, Fever, High blood pressure, Immunity, Insect Bites, Jaundice, Kidney problems, Leucoderma, Liver problems, Piles, Respiratory Disorders, Skin Disorders, Sore throat, Urinary tract problems, Vitamin C, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Whole plant
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used in construction, Used to feed livestock
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Showy
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Landscape, Rock Garden, Showy Tree, Wall
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
CEREUS jamacaru
RHAPHANUS sativus
Common Name
mandacaru, cardeiro, Night-blooming Cactus, Pleated Cereus
Radish plant
In German
Cereus jamacaru
Rettich Pflanze
In French
Cereus jamacaru
usine de radis
In Spanish
Cereus jamacaru
planta de rábano
In Greek
Mandacaru
φυτικά ραπανάκι
In Portuguese
Mandacaru
planta radish
In Polish
Mandacaru
rzodkiewka roślin
In Latin
Mandacaru
raphanus herba
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Capparales
Family
Cactaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Careeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Mandacaru and Radish Plant
Season and care of Mandacaru and Radish Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Mandacaru and Radish Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mandacaru season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Radish Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Mandacaru is Loam, Sand and for Radish Plant is Loam while the PH of soil for Mandacaru is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Radish Plant is Neutral.
Mandacaru and Radish Plant Physical Information
Mandacaru and Radish Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Mandacaru height is 760.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Radish Plant height is 10.20 cm and width 10.20 cm. The color specification of Mandacaru and Radish Plant are as follows:
Mandacaru flower color: White
Mandacaru leaf color: Not Available
Radish Plant flower color: White
- Radish Plant leaf color: Green
Care of Mandacaru and Radish Plant
Care of Mandacaru and Radish Plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mandacaru pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Radish Plant pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Mandacaru needs Regular watering required and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Radish Plant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.