Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Eastern Asia, China
Mexico
Types
Babylon
Cephalocereus senilis
Habitat
Lake margins, River side, Swamps, Waste areas
Dry areas, Forest margins, gardens, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
11-15
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Weeping
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Flower Color
Yellow green
Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
White
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
White
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Yellow, Yellow green
White
Leaf Color in Winter
-
White
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Funnel shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Rooted stem cutting, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Compost, fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Caterpillars, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Asthma
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Erosion control, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Versatility
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Headache, Sedative, Stomach pain
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Part of Plant Used
Tree trunks
Bulbs, Hair
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as firewood, 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
Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
SALIX babylonica f. tortuosa
CEPHALOCEREUS senilis
Common Name
Corkscrew Willow
Bunny Cactus
White Persian Cat cactus
In Hindi
पेंचकश विलो
ओल्ड मैन कैक्टस
In German
Korkenzieher-Weide
Old Man Cactus
In French
Tire-bouchon Willow
Old Man Cactus
In Spanish
Tire-bouchon Willow
Viejo Cactus
In Greek
τιρμπουσόν Willow
Γέρος Cactus
In Portuguese
corkscrew salgueiro
Old Man Cactus
In Polish
korkociąg Willow
Stary Cactus
In Latin
corkscrew Willow
Senem Cactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Caryophyllales
Family
Salicaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Salix
Cephalocereus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Saliceae
Pachycereeae
Subfamily
Salicoideae
Cactoideae
Season and Care of Corkscrew Willow and Old Man Cactus
Season and care of Corkscrew Willow and Old Man Cactus is important to know. While considering everything about Corkscrew Willow and Old Man Cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Corkscrew Willow season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Old Man Cactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Corkscrew Willow is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Old Man Cactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Corkscrew Willow is Neutral and for Old Man Cactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Corkscrew Willow and Old Man Cactus Physical Information
Corkscrew Willow and Old Man Cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Corkscrew Willow height is 910.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Old Man Cactus height is 460.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Corkscrew Willow and Old Man Cactus are as follows:
Corkscrew Willow flower color: Yellow green
Corkscrew Willow leaf color: Green and Light Green
Old Man Cactus flower color: Pink
- Old Man Cactus leaf color: White
Care of Corkscrew Willow and Old Man Cactus
Care of Corkscrew Willow and Old Man Cactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Corkscrew Willow pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Old Man Cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Corkscrew Willow 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.