Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Herbs, Shrub
Origin
South America, Brazil
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Habitat
Rocky areas, rocky outcrops, Sandy areas
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-8
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
8 - 5
Sunset Zone
H2, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Violet
-
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings, Vegetative
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Regular watering required
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
-
Red blotch, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Attracts
Birds, Fruit Bats, Moths, pollinators
Snails
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
-
Antiseptic, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Whole plant
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used in construction, Used to feed livestock
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
Bedding Plant, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
CEREUS jamacaru
SALVIA argentea
Common Name
mandacaru, cardeiro, Night-blooming Cactus, Pleated Cereus
Silver Clary, Silver Sage
In Hindi
mandacaru
रजत बाबा
In German
Cereus jamacaru
Silver Sage
In French
Cereus jamacaru
Silver Sage
In Spanish
Cereus jamacaru
silver Sage
In Greek
Mandacaru
Silver Sage
In Portuguese
Mandacaru
silver Sage
In Polish
Mandacaru
silver Sage
In Latin
Mandacaru
Argentum Sage
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Lamiales
Family
Cactaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Nepetoideae
Season and Care of Mandacaru and Silver Sage
Season and care of Mandacaru and Silver Sage is important to know. While considering everything about Mandacaru and Silver Sage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mandacaru season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Silver Sage season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Mandacaru is Loam, Sand and for Silver Sage is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mandacaru is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Silver Sage is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Mandacaru and Silver Sage Physical Information
Mandacaru and Silver Sage physical information is very important for comparison. Mandacaru height is 760.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Silver Sage height is 10.20 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of Mandacaru and Silver Sage are as follows:
Care of Mandacaru and Silver Sage
Care of Mandacaru and Silver Sage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mandacaru pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Silver Sage 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 Silver Sage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.