Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Southern Africa
South America, Brazil
Types
Firesticks, Old Man's Beard
not available
Habitat
Desert, Hilly upland habitat, Semi desert
Rocky areas, rocky outcrops, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
12-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Red, Red orange
Red, Violet
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Yellow green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Light Green, Orange Red
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Tiny
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Cuttings, Seedlings, Vegetative
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs good drainage, Water less during winter, Water more in summer
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Regular watering required
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Not Available, Red blotch
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Fruit Bats, Moths, pollinators
Allergy
Eye irritation, Numb Lips
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Mixed Border, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, small hedge, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Antiasthamatic, anti-cancer, Antitumor, Cough, Ear ache
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Branch, Latex, Root
Fruits, Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant, Used in construction, Used to feed livestock
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Showy
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Landscape, Rock Garden, Showy Tree, Wall
Botanical Name
EUPHORBIA tirucalli
CEREUS jamacaru
Common Name
aveloz, firestick plants, Indian tree spurge, naked lady, pencil tree, pencil cactus, sticks on fire, milk bush, Euphorbia tirucalli
mandacaru, cardeiro, Night-blooming Cactus, Pleated Cereus
In Hindi
Sher-kandvel
mandacaru
In German
Bleistiftstrauch
Cereus jamacaru
In French
Aveloz
Cereus jamacaru
In Spanish
Pencil Plant
Cereus jamacaru
In Greek
Aveloz
Mandacaru
In Portuguese
avelós
Mandacaru
In Polish
Aveloz
Mandacaru
In Latin
Aveloz
Mandacaru
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Euphorbiales
Caryophyllales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Cactaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Euphorbieae
Careeae
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
Cactoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Pencil Plant and Mandacaru
Season and care of Pencil Plant and Mandacaru is important to know. While considering everything about Pencil Plant and Mandacaru Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pencil Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Mandacaru season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Pencil Plant is Loam, Sand and for Mandacaru is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pencil Plant is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Mandacaru is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pencil Plant and Mandacaru Physical Information
Pencil Plant and Mandacaru physical information is very important for comparison. Pencil Plant height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Mandacaru height is 760.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Pencil Plant and Mandacaru are as follows:
Pencil Plant flower color: Yellow
Pencil Plant leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Mandacaru flower color: White
- Mandacaru leaf color: Not Available
Care of Pencil Plant and Mandacaru
Care of Pencil Plant and Mandacaru include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pencil Plant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Mandacaru pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Pencil Plant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mandacaru needs Regular watering required and in winter, it needs Average Water.