Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Hybrid origin, Northern Africa, Central Asia, Western Asia
Mexico
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Tropical regions
Dry areas, Forest margins, gardens, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
11-15
Sunset Zone
2b, 3b, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 19, 20, 21
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green
Light Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
White
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
White
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Yellow green
White
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
White
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Funnel shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut leaves after fall, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Remove hanging branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Cough, Respiratory Disorders
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bulbs, Hair
Other Uses
Oil is used for aromatherapy
Hair is used in making sweaters, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
PRUNUS dulcis 'Carmel'
CEPHALOCEREUS senilis
Common Name
Almond
Bunny Cactus
White Persian Cat cactus
In Hindi
बादाम
ओल्ड मैन कैक्टस
In German
Mandel
Old Man Cactus
In French
Amande
Old Man Cactus
In Spanish
Almendra
Viejo Cactus
In Greek
Αμύγδαλο
Γέρος Cactus
In Portuguese
Amêndoa
Old Man Cactus
In Polish
Migdałowy
Stary Cactus
In Latin
amygdalus, impinguabitur locusta
Senem Cactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Caryophyllales
Family
Rosaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Prunus
Cephalocereus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Pachycereeae
Subfamily
Rosoideae
Cactoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Almond and Old Man Cactus
Season and care of Almond and Old Man Cactus is important to know. While considering everything about Almond and Old Man Cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Almond season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Old Man Cactus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Almond is Loam, Sand and for Old Man Cactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Almond is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Old Man Cactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Almond and Old Man Cactus Physical Information
Almond and Old Man Cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Almond height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Old Man Cactus height is 460.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Almond and Old Man Cactus are as follows:
Almond flower color: White and Light Pink
Almond leaf color: Light Green
Old Man Cactus flower color: Pink
- Old Man Cactus leaf color: White
Care of Almond and Old Man Cactus
Care of Almond and Old Man Cactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Almond pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Remove hanging branches and Old Man Cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Almond needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Old Man Cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.