Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Mediterranean
South America, Brazil
Habitat
limestone outcrops, Rocky areas, Woodlands
Rocky areas, rocky outcrops, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red
Red, Violet
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
Orbiculate
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
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
Acidic, Neutral
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
Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, 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
Red blotch
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Fruit Bats, Moths, pollinators
Allergy
Hay fever, Oral Allergy, Skin irritation
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, small hedge, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants
-
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits, Whole plant
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Landscape, Rock Garden, Showy Tree, Wall
Botanical Name
ARBUTUS 'Marina'
CEREUS jamacaru
Common Name
Marina Strawberry Tree, Strawberry Tree
mandacaru, cardeiro, Night-blooming Cactus, Pleated Cereus
In Hindi
झरबेरी पेड़
mandacaru
In German
Erdbeerbaum
Cereus jamacaru
In French
arbousier
Cereus jamacaru
In Spanish
Árbol de fresa
Cereus jamacaru
In Greek
φράουλα δέντρο
Mandacaru
In Portuguese
medronheiro
Mandacaru
In Polish
Strawberry Tree
Mandacaru
In Latin
arbutus
Mandacaru
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ericales
Caryophyllales
Family
Ericaceae
Cactaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Strawberry Tree and Mandacaru
Season and care of Strawberry Tree and Mandacaru is important to know. While considering everything about Strawberry Tree and Mandacaru Care, growing season is an essential factor. Strawberry Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Mandacaru season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Strawberry Tree is Loam, Sand and for Mandacaru is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Strawberry Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Mandacaru is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Strawberry Tree and Mandacaru Physical Information
Strawberry Tree and Mandacaru physical information is very important for comparison. Strawberry Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Mandacaru height is 760.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Strawberry Tree and Mandacaru are as follows:
Strawberry Tree flower color: White and Light Pink
Strawberry Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Mandacaru flower color: White
- Mandacaru leaf color:
Care of Strawberry Tree and Mandacaru
Care of Strawberry Tree and Mandacaru include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Strawberry Tree pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, 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 Strawberry Tree 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.