Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Eastern Africa, Southern Africa
Mexico
Types
Epigeal, Hypogeal
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Coastal sand dunes, Wild
Dry areas, Forest margins, gardens, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
11-15
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Not Available
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Orange
Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green
Light Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
White
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
White
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
White
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
White
Leaf Shape
Reniform
Funnel shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Sand
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?
reseeds, root cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained
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
Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Kidney Disease
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Formal Garden, Hanging Basket
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Beans
Bulbs, Hair
Other Uses
Basketary, Edible seed
Hair is used in making sweaters, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
COTYLEDON
CEPHALOCEREUS senilis
Common Name
Pig's ear, Dog's ear
Bunny Cactus
White Persian Cat cactus
In Hindi
बीजपत्र
ओल्ड मैन कैक्टस
In German
Cotyledon
Old Man Cactus
In French
Cotyledon
Old Man Cactus
In Spanish
Cotyledon
Viejo Cactus
In Greek
κοτυληδών kotylēdōn
Γέρος Cactus
In Portuguese
Cotyledon
Old Man Cactus
In Polish
Liścień
Stary Cactus
In Latin
Cotyledon
Senem Cactus
Phylum
Not Available
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Caryophyllales
Family
Crassulaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Cotyledon L.
Cephalocereus
Clade
Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Pachycereeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Cactoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Cotyledon and Old Man Cactus
Wondering what are the properties of Cotyledon and Old Man Cactus? We provide you with everything About Cotyledon and Old Man Cactus. Cotyledon doesn't have thorns and Old Man Cactus doesn't have thorns. Also Cotyledon does not have fragrant flowers. Cotyledon has allergic reactions like Kidney Disease and Old Man Cactus has allergic reactions like Kidney Disease. 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 Cotyledon and Old Man Cactus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Cotyledon and Old Man Cactus
Season and care of Cotyledon and Old Man Cactus is important to know. While considering everything about Cotyledon and Old Man Cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cotyledon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Old Man Cactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cotyledon is Sand and for Old Man Cactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cotyledon is Neutral and for Old Man Cactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cotyledon and Old Man Cactus Physical Information
Cotyledon and Old Man Cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Cotyledon height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Old Man Cactus height is 460.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Cotyledon and Old Man Cactus are as follows:
Cotyledon flower color: Yellow, Red, Green and Orange
Cotyledon leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Old Man Cactus flower color: Pink
- Old Man Cactus leaf color: White
Care of Cotyledon and Old Man Cactus
Care of Cotyledon and Old Man Cactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cotyledon 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 Cotyledon 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.