Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Tree
Origin
South America, Brazil
Mediterranean
Habitat
Rocky areas, rocky outcrops, Sandy areas
limestone outcrops, Rocky areas, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
8-9
Sunset Zone
H2, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Violet
Yellow, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Orbiculate
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings, Vegetative
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
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
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
Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
-
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Attracts
Birds, Fruit Bats, Moths, pollinators
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Toxic
Hay fever, Oral Allergy, Skin irritation
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
Environmental Uses
Food for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Antioxidants
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Whole plant
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used in construction, Used to feed livestock
Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, 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
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
CEREUS jamacaru
ARBUTUS 'Marina'
Common Name
mandacaru, cardeiro, Night-blooming Cactus, Pleated Cereus
Marina Strawberry Tree, Strawberry Tree
In Hindi
mandacaru
झरबेरी पेड़
In German
Cereus jamacaru
Erdbeerbaum
In French
Cereus jamacaru
arbousier
In Spanish
Cereus jamacaru
Árbol de fresa
In Greek
Mandacaru
φράουλα δέντρο
In Portuguese
Mandacaru
medronheiro
In Polish
Mandacaru
Strawberry Tree
In Latin
Mandacaru
arbutus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Ericales
Family
Cactaceae
Ericaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Mandacaru and Strawberry Tree
Season and care of Mandacaru and Strawberry Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Mandacaru and Strawberry Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mandacaru season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Strawberry Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Mandacaru is Loam, Sand and for Strawberry Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mandacaru is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Strawberry Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Mandacaru and Strawberry Tree Physical Information
Mandacaru and Strawberry Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Mandacaru height is 760.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Strawberry Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Mandacaru and Strawberry Tree are as follows:
Care of Mandacaru and Strawberry Tree
Care of Mandacaru and Strawberry Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mandacaru pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Strawberry Tree pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, 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 Strawberry Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.