Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Texas, Canada
South America, Brazil
Types
Not Available
not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Wet lands
Rocky areas, rocky outcrops, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H2, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Light Yellow, Ivory
Red, Violet
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Orange, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Orange, Orange Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Succulent
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Early Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings, Vegetative
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires standing water
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Fruit Bats, Moths, pollinators
Allergy
Irritate the mucus membrane, Rash, Skin irritation
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
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
No Medicinal Use
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Sap
Fruits, Whole plant
Other Uses
Used to make a black varnish for use in woodworking
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
Not Available
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Landscape, Rock Garden, Showy Tree, Wall
Botanical Name
TOXICODENDRON vernix
CEREUS jamacaru
Common Name
Poison Dogwood, Poison Elderberry, Poison Sumac, Swamp Sumac
mandacaru, cardeiro, Night-blooming Cactus, Pleated Cereus
In Hindi
toxicodendron vernix
mandacaru
In German
toxicodendron vernix
Cereus jamacaru
In French
TOXICODENDRON vernix
Cereus jamacaru
In Spanish
vérnix TOXICODENDRON
Cereus jamacaru
In Greek
Toxicodendron vernix
Mandacaru
In Portuguese
TOXICODENDRON vernix
Mandacaru
In Polish
toxicodendron vernix
Mandacaru
In Latin
Natrum vernix
Mandacaru
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Caryophyllales
Family
Anacardiaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Toxicodendron
Cereus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Careeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Cactoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Poison Sumac and Mandacaru
Wondering what are the properties of Poison Sumac and Mandacaru? We provide you with everything About Poison Sumac and Mandacaru. Poison Sumac doesn't have thorns and Mandacaru doesn't have thorns. Also Poison Sumac does not have fragrant flowers. Poison Sumac has allergic reactions like Irritate the mucus membrane, Rash and Skin irritation and Mandacaru has allergic reactions like Irritate the mucus membrane, Rash and Skin irritation. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Poison Sumac and Mandacaru and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Poison Sumac and Mandacaru
Season and care of Poison Sumac and Mandacaru is important to know. While considering everything about Poison Sumac and Mandacaru Care, growing season is an essential factor. Poison Sumac season is Summer and Fall and Mandacaru season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Poison Sumac is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Mandacaru is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Poison Sumac is Acidic, Neutral and for Mandacaru is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Poison Sumac and Mandacaru Physical Information
Poison Sumac and Mandacaru physical information is very important for comparison. Poison Sumac height is 240.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Mandacaru height is 760.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Poison Sumac and Mandacaru are as follows:
Poison Sumac flower color: Yellow green
Poison Sumac leaf color: Green, Orange and Dark Green
Mandacaru flower color: White
- Mandacaru leaf color: Not Available
Care of Poison Sumac and Mandacaru
Care of Poison Sumac and Mandacaru include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Poison Sumac 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 Poison Sumac 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.