Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Northern Africa
Mexico
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Hillside, Humid climates, Moist Ditches, River side, Tropical regions
Dry areas, Forest margins, gardens, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-12
11-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Lemon yellow
Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Light Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
White
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
White
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
White
Leaf Color in Winter
Olive, Gray Green
White
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Funnel shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, 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
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Menstrual Disorders, Skin Disorders, Skin irritation, Stomach Ulcers, Sunburn
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bulbs, Hair
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Employed in herbal medicine, Making Shampoo, Showy Purposes, Used for its medicinal properties
Hair is used in making sweaters, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Herb, Vegetable, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical, Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ALOE vera
CEPHALOCEREUS senilis
Common Name
Aloe vera, Korphad
Bunny Cactus
White Persian Cat cactus
In Hindi
एलोविरा
ओल्ड मैन कैक्टस
In German
Aloe Vera
Old Man Cactus
In French
Aloe vera
Old Man Cactus
In Spanish
Aloe vera
Viejo Cactus
In Greek
Αλόη
Γέρος Cactus
In Portuguese
Aloe Vera
Old Man Cactus
In Polish
Aloes
Stary Cactus
In Latin
Aloe Vera
Senem Cactus
Phylum
Anthophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Caryophyllales
Family
Aloaceae
Cactaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Pachycereeae
Subfamily
Asphodeloideae
Cactoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Aloe Vera and Old Man Cactus
Season and care of Aloe Vera and Old Man Cactus is important to know. While considering everything about Aloe Vera and Old Man Cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Aloe Vera season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Old Man Cactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Aloe Vera is Loam, Sand and for Old Man Cactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Aloe Vera is Neutral, Alkaline and for Old Man Cactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Aloe Vera and Old Man Cactus Physical Information
Aloe Vera and Old Man Cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Aloe Vera height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Old Man Cactus height is 460.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Aloe Vera and Old Man Cactus are as follows:
Aloe Vera flower color: Light Yellow and Lemon yellow
Aloe Vera leaf color: Gray Green
Old Man Cactus flower color: Pink
- Old Man Cactus leaf color: White
Care of Aloe Vera and Old Man Cactus
Care of Aloe Vera and Old Man Cactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Aloe Vera pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Old Man Cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Aloe Vera 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.