Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Mexico
Types
Cherry Stuffer, Sweet Cherry, Hot Cherry
Cephalocereus senilis
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Dry areas, Forest margins, gardens, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-12
11-15
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Red, Green
Light Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Sea Green
White
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
White
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Black
White
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
White
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Funnel shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full 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
Aphids, Armyworm, Borers, Red blotch, Stink bugs, Worms
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Beetles
-
Allergy
Eye irritation, Skin irritation
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Vitamin A, Vitamin C
-
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bulbs, Hair
Other Uses
Used as a nutritious food item, 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, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
CAPSICUM annuum 'Cherry Pick'
CEPHALOCEREUS senilis
Common Name
Cherry Pepper, Cherry Pick Pepper
Bunny Cactus
White Persian Cat cactus
In Hindi
चेरी मिर्च
ओल्ड मैन कैक्टस
In German
Kirsche Pfeffer
Old Man Cactus
In French
cerise Pepper
Old Man Cactus
In Spanish
cereza de la pimienta
Viejo Cactus
In Greek
Cherry πιπέρι
Γέρος Cactus
In Portuguese
cereja pimenta
Old Man Cactus
In Polish
Cherry Pieprz
Stary Cactus
In Latin
Cherry Pepper
Senem Cactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Caryophyllales
Family
Solanaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Capsicum
Cephalocereus
Clade
Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Capsiceae
Pachycereeae
Season and Care of Cherry Pepper and Old Man Cactus
Season and care of Cherry Pepper and Old Man Cactus is important to know. While considering everything about Cherry Pepper and Old Man Cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cherry Pepper season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Old Man Cactus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cherry Pepper is Loam and for Old Man Cactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cherry Pepper is Neutral and for Old Man Cactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cherry Pepper and Old Man Cactus Physical Information
Cherry Pepper and Old Man Cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Cherry Pepper height is 45.70 cm and width 40.60 cm whereas Old Man Cactus height is 460.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Cherry Pepper and Old Man Cactus are as follows:
Cherry Pepper flower color: White
Cherry Pepper leaf color: Sea Green
Old Man Cactus flower color: Pink
- Old Man Cactus leaf color: White
Care of Cherry Pepper and Old Man Cactus
Care of Cherry Pepper and Old Man Cactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cherry Pepper 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 Cherry Pepper 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.