Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
America
South America, Brazil
Types
Not Available
not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
agricultural areas
Rocky areas, rocky outcrops, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-10
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H2, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Bushy, Evergreen
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Lavender
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
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
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Heart shaped, toothed with three to five lobes
Succulent
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Moist, Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Pollution, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings, Vegetative
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do not water excessively
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
cut main flower spike, Proper mowing practices are necessary, Remove damaged fruit
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Balanced liquid fertilizer every 4 weeks, Compost
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Stem Rot, Mildew, Red blotch, Ring Rot, White spots
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Self-Sowing
Not Available
No
Attracts
Leafminer, Mice, Not Available, Rodents
Birds, Fruit Bats, Moths, pollinators
Allergy
Sore Throat, Stomach pain
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Ornamental use
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, small hedge, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Remove blemishes
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antioxidants, Detoxification, Rich in Potassium, Weight loss
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Fruits, Whole plant
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Culinary use, Used as a laxative
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
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Landscape, Rock Garden, Showy Tree, Wall
Botanical Name
Cucurbita pepo
CEREUS jamacaru
Common Name
Zucchini, courgette
mandacaru, cardeiro, Night-blooming Cactus, Pleated Cereus
In German
Zucchini
Cereus jamacaru
In French
Courgette
Cereus jamacaru
In Spanish
calabacín
Cereus jamacaru
In Greek
κολοκύθι
Mandacaru
In Portuguese
abobrinha
Mandacaru
In Polish
Kabaczek
Mandacaru
In Latin
zucchini
Mandacaru
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Violales
Caryophyllales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Cactaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Careeae
Subfamily
Not Available, Solanoideae
Cactoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Zucchini and Mandacaru
Season and care of Zucchini and Mandacaru is important to know. While considering everything about Zucchini and Mandacaru Care, growing season is an essential factor. Zucchini season is Not Available and Mandacaru season is Not Available. The type of soil for Zucchini is Loam, Moist, Well drained and for Mandacaru is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Zucchini is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Mandacaru is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Zucchini and Mandacaru Physical Information
Zucchini and Mandacaru physical information is very important for comparison. Zucchini height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Mandacaru height is 760.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Zucchini and Mandacaru are as follows:
Zucchini flower color: Lavender
Zucchini leaf color: Green
Mandacaru flower color: White
- Mandacaru leaf color: Not Available
Care of Zucchini and Mandacaru
Care of Zucchini and Mandacaru include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Zucchini pruning is done cut main flower spike, Proper mowing practices are necessary and Remove damaged fruit and Mandacaru pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Zucchini 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.