Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
California, Northwestern United States, United States
South America, Brazil
Types
Not Available
not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Rich Woods
Rocky areas, rocky outcrops, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
10-15
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
H2, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Mat-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red, Violet
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate-lanceolate
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings, Vegetative
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Regular watering required
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove dead flowers
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Rust
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Birds, Fruit Bats, Moths, pollinators
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
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
Boils, Eczema, Intestinal disorders
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Fruits, Whole plant
Other Uses
As a tea substitute, Used as eyewash
Used as Ornamental plant, Used in construction, Used to feed livestock
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Showy
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Landscape, Rock Garden, Showy Tree, Wall
Botanical Name
Phlox condensata
CEREUS jamacaru
Common Name
Phlox condensata
mandacaru, cardeiro, Night-blooming Cactus, Pleated Cereus
In Hindi
Phlox condensata
mandacaru
In German
Phlox condensata
Cereus jamacaru
In French
Phlox condensata
Cereus jamacaru
In Spanish
Phlox condensata
Cereus jamacaru
In Greek
Phlox condensata
Mandacaru
In Portuguese
Phlox condensata
Mandacaru
In Polish
Phlox condensata
Mandacaru
In Latin
Phlox condensata
Mandacaru
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Caryophyllales
Family
Polemoniaceae
Cactaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Polemonioideae
Cactoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Phlox condensata and Mandacaru
Season and care of Phlox condensata and Mandacaru is important to know. While considering everything about Phlox condensata and Mandacaru Care, growing season is an essential factor. Phlox condensata season is Spring and Mandacaru season is Spring. The type of soil for Phlox condensata is Loam and for Mandacaru is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Phlox condensata is Neutral and for Mandacaru is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Phlox condensata and Mandacaru Physical Information
Phlox condensata and Mandacaru physical information is very important for comparison. Phlox condensata height is 7.50 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Mandacaru height is 760.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Phlox condensata and Mandacaru are as follows:
Phlox condensata flower color: White
Phlox condensata leaf color: Green
Mandacaru flower color: White
- Mandacaru leaf color: Not Available
Care of Phlox condensata and Mandacaru
Care of Phlox condensata and Mandacaru include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Phlox condensata pruning is done Remove dead flowers and Mandacaru pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Phlox condensata 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.