Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada, Central America
Mexico
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Canyons, Dry areas, fencerows, Floodplains, Moist Soils, Old fields, open Woodlands, riparian zones, Roadsides, Thickets, Woodlands
Dry areas, Forest margins, gardens, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
11-15
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Dark Red, Dark Blue, Black
Light Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
White
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
White
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Orange
White
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
White
Leaf Shape
Oblanceolate , Ovate
Funnel shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Root Division, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
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
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
coma, dilation of pupils, Gastric, Respiratory problems, weakness
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Sedative, Tonic
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bulbs, Hair
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Hair is used in making sweaters, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
PRUNUS serotina
CEPHALOCEREUS senilis
Common Name
Black Cherry
Bunny Cactus
White Persian Cat cactus
In Hindi
ब्लैक चेरी का पेड़
ओल्ड मैन कैक्टस
In German
Schwarz Kirschbaum
Old Man Cactus
In French
Noir Cherry Tree
Old Man Cactus
In Spanish
Negro del cerezo
Viejo Cactus
In Greek
Μαύρο Cherry Tree
Γέρος Cactus
In Portuguese
Árvore de cereja preta
Old Man Cactus
In Polish
Czarny Cherry Tree
Stary Cactus
In Latin
Prunus serotina ligno
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
Prunoideae
Cactoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Black Cherry and Old Man Cactus
Wondering what are the properties of Black Cherry and Old Man Cactus? We provide you with everything About Black Cherry and Old Man Cactus. Black Cherry doesn't have thorns and Old Man Cactus doesn't have thorns. Also Black Cherry does not have fragrant flowers. Black Cherry has allergic reactions like coma, dilation of pupils, Gastric, Respiratory problems and weakness and Old Man Cactus has allergic reactions like coma, dilation of pupils, Gastric, Respiratory problems and weakness. 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 Black Cherry and Old Man Cactus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Black Cherry and Old Man Cactus
Season and care of Black Cherry and Old Man Cactus is important to know. While considering everything about Black Cherry and Old Man Cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Old Man Cactus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Black Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Old Man Cactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Cherry is Acidic, Neutral and for Old Man Cactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Black Cherry and Old Man Cactus Physical Information
Black Cherry and Old Man Cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Black Cherry height is 2,438.40 cm and width 914.40 cm whereas Old Man Cactus height is 460.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Black Cherry and Old Man Cactus are as follows:
Black Cherry flower color: White
Black Cherry leaf color: Green
Old Man Cactus flower color: Pink
- Old Man Cactus leaf color: White
Care of Black Cherry and Old Man Cactus
Care of Black Cherry and Old Man Cactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Cherry 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 Black Cherry 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.