Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Cactus or Succulent
Types
Cylindropuntia spp.
Cephalocereus senilis
Habitat
Sandy areas, Terrestrial
Dry areas, Forest margins, gardens, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
11-15
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Pink
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Olive
White
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Olive
White
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive
White
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Olive
White
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Funnel shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, 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
Loam, Sand
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
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Erythema, Swelling
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Gastrointestinal disorders, Urinary tract problems
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Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Bulbs, Hair
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Hair is used in making sweaters, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
TEPHROCACTUS articulatus
CEPHALOCEREUS senilis
Common Name
Cholla
Bunny Cactus
White Persian Cat cactus
In Hindi
Cholla संयंत्र
ओल्ड मैन कैक्टस
In German
Cholla Pflanzen
Old Man Cactus
In French
usine de Cholla
Old Man Cactus
In Spanish
planta de Cholla
Viejo Cactus
In Greek
Cholla φυτών
Γέρος Cactus
In Portuguese
planta Salão
Old Man Cactus
In Polish
roślin Hall
Stary Cactus
In Latin
plant Hall
Senem Cactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Caryophyllales
Family
Cactaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Tephrocactus
Cephalocereus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Cylindropuntieae
Pachycereeae
Subfamily
Opuntioideae
Cactoideae
Season and Care of Cholla and Old Man Cactus
Season and care of Cholla and Old Man Cactus is important to know. While considering everything about Cholla and Old Man Cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cholla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Old Man Cactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cholla is Loam, Sand and for Old Man Cactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cholla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Old Man Cactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cholla and Old Man Cactus Physical Information
Cholla and Old Man Cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Cholla height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Old Man Cactus height is 460.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Cholla and Old Man Cactus are as follows:
Cholla flower color: White and Light Pink
Cholla leaf color: Green and Olive
Old Man Cactus flower color: Pink
- Old Man Cactus leaf color: White
Care of Cholla and Old Man Cactus
Care of Cholla and Old Man Cactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cholla 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 Cholla 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.