Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Vegetable
Origin
South America, Brazil
America
Types
not available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Rocky areas, rocky outcrops, Sandy areas
agricultural areas
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
Bushy, Evergreen
Flower Color
White
Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Violet
Purple, Black
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
Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Heart shaped, toothed with three to five lobes
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Moist, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Pollution, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings, Vegetative
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do not water excessively
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
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
cut main flower spike, Proper mowing practices are necessary, Remove damaged fruit
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, No fertilizers needed
Balanced liquid fertilizer every 4 weeks, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Bacterial Stem Rot, Mildew, Red blotch, Ring Rot, White spots
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas, Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Self-Sowing
No
Not Available
Attracts
Birds, Fruit Bats, Moths, pollinators
Leafminer, Mice, Not Available, Rodents
Allergy
Toxic
Sore Throat, 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.
Ornamental use
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Anti-ageing, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Food for birds
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Antibacterial, Antioxidants, Detoxification, Rich in Potassium, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Whole plant
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used in construction, Used to feed livestock
Cattle Fodder, Culinary use, Used as a laxative
Used As Indoor Plant
Showy
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Landscape, Rock Garden, Showy Tree, Wall
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
CEREUS jamacaru
Cucurbita pepo
Common Name
mandacaru, cardeiro, Night-blooming Cactus, Pleated Cereus
Zucchini, courgette
In German
Cereus jamacaru
Zucchini
In French
Cereus jamacaru
Courgette
In Spanish
Cereus jamacaru
calabacín
In Greek
Mandacaru
κολοκύθι
In Portuguese
Mandacaru
abobrinha
In Polish
Mandacaru
Kabaczek
In Latin
Mandacaru
zucchini
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Violales
Family
Cactaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Careeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Not Available, Solanoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Mandacaru and Zucchini
Season and care of Mandacaru and Zucchini is important to know. While considering everything about Mandacaru and Zucchini Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mandacaru season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Zucchini season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Mandacaru is Loam, Sand and for Zucchini is Loam, Moist, Well drained while the PH of soil for Mandacaru is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Zucchini is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Mandacaru and Zucchini Physical Information
Mandacaru and Zucchini physical information is very important for comparison. Mandacaru height is 760.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Zucchini height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Mandacaru and Zucchini are as follows:
Mandacaru flower color: White
Mandacaru leaf color: Not Available
Zucchini flower color: Lavender
- Zucchini leaf color: Green
Care of Mandacaru and Zucchini
Care of Mandacaru and Zucchini include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mandacaru pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Zucchini pruning is done cut main flower spike, Proper mowing practices are necessary and Remove damaged fruit. In summer Mandacaru needs Regular watering required and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Zucchini needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.