Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrubs, Trees
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Northeast Mexico, Southeastern United States
Mexico
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Hillside, Slopes
Dry areas, Forest margins, gardens, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
11-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-10
Sunset Zone
Not available
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brown
Light Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
White
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
White
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
White
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
White
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Funnel shaped
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Dry, Loam, Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Dry
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Adequately
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Dry, Loamy, Sandy
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Dry
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Not Available
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Healthy tree
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Flies
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Not Available, Urinary tract problems
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Bulbs, Hair
Other Uses
Food for animals, Food for insects
Hair is used in making sweaters, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Senegalia berlandieri
CEPHALOCEREUS senilis
Common Name
Acacia
Bunny Cactus
White Persian Cat cactus
In Hindi
Acacia
ओल्ड मैन कैक्टस
In German
Acacia
Old Man Cactus
In French
Acacia
Old Man Cactus
In Spanish
Acacia
Viejo Cactus
In Greek
Acacia
Γέρος Cactus
In Portuguese
Acacia
Old Man Cactus
In Polish
Acacia
Stary Cactus
In Latin
Acacia
Senem Cactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Caryophyllales
Family
Fabaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Acacia
Cephalocereus
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Acacieae
Pachycereeae
Subfamily
Mimosoideae
Cactoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Acacia and Old Man Cactus
Wondering what are the properties of Acacia and Old Man Cactus? We provide you with everything About Acacia and Old Man Cactus. Acacia doesn't have thorns and Old Man Cactus doesn't have thorns. Also Acacia does not have fragrant flowers. Acacia has allergic reactions like Not Available and Old Man Cactus has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Acacia and Old Man Cactus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Acacia and Old Man Cactus
Season and care of Acacia and Old Man Cactus is important to know. While considering everything about Acacia and Old Man Cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Acacia season is Spring and Old Man Cactus season is Spring. The type of soil for Acacia is Dry, Loam, Sandy and for Old Man Cactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Acacia is Slightly Alkaline and for Old Man Cactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Acacia and Old Man Cactus Physical Information
Acacia and Old Man Cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Acacia height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Old Man Cactus height is 460.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Acacia and Old Man Cactus are as follows:
Acacia flower color: White
Acacia leaf color: Dark Green
Old Man Cactus flower color: Pink
- Old Man Cactus leaf color: White
Care of Acacia and Old Man Cactus
Care of Acacia and Old Man Cactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Acacia pruning is done No pruning needed and Old Man Cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Acacia needs Adequately and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Old Man Cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.