Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Cactus or Succulent
Types
European Barberry, Japanese Barberry,
Not Available
Habitat
Hillside, Woods
Dry areas, Forest margins, gardens, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
11-15
AHS Heat Zone
-9999
12-10
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Red
Light Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
White
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
White
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
White
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
White
Leaf Shape
Oval
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
Clay, 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
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular 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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Verticillium Wilt
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Itchiness, Stomach burn
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, High blood pressure, Menstrual Disorders, Upset stomach, Urinary tract problems
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bulbs, Hair
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Hair is used in making sweaters, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
BERBERIS soulieana
CEPHALOCEREUS senilis
Common Name
Barberry
Bunny Cactus
White Persian Cat cactus
In Hindi
Burberry
ओल्ड मैन कैक्टस
In German
Burberry
Old Man Cactus
In French
Burberry
Old Man Cactus
In Spanish
Burberry
Viejo Cactus
In Greek
Burberry
Γέρος Cactus
In Portuguese
Burberry
Old Man Cactus
In Polish
kwaśnica
Stary Cactus
In Latin
Barberry
Senem Cactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Caryophyllales
Family
Berberidaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Berberis
Cephalocereus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Pachycereeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Cactoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Barberry and Old Man Cactus
Wondering what are the properties of Barberry and Old Man Cactus? We provide you with everything About Barberry and Old Man Cactus. Barberry has thorns and Old Man Cactus doesn't have thorns. Also Barberry does not have fragrant flowers. Barberry has allergic reactions like Itchiness and Stomach burn and Old Man Cactus has allergic reactions like Itchiness and Stomach burn. 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 Barberry and Old Man Cactus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Barberry and Old Man Cactus
Season and care of Barberry and Old Man Cactus is important to know. While considering everything about Barberry and Old Man Cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Barberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Old Man Cactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Barberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Old Man Cactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Barberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Old Man Cactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Barberry and Old Man Cactus Physical Information
Barberry and Old Man Cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Barberry height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Old Man Cactus height is 460.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Barberry and Old Man Cactus are as follows:
Barberry flower color: Yellow
Barberry leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Old Man Cactus flower color: Pink
- Old Man Cactus leaf color: White
Care of Barberry and Old Man Cactus
Care of Barberry and Old Man Cactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Barberry pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Old Man Cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Barberry 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.