Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Russia/Siberia, Central Asia, Western Asia
Mexico
Types
Summer lilac, Winter gilliflower
Cephalocereus senilis
Habitat
meadows, Open areas, Roadsides, Woodlands
Dry areas, Forest margins, gardens, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
11-15
AHS Heat Zone
9 - 1
12-10
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Flower Color
White, Pink, Lavender
Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
White
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
White
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
White
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
White
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Funnel shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, 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
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Insects
-
Allergy
Vomiting
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Bulbs, Hair
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, 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
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
HESPERIS matronalis
CEPHALOCEREUS senilis
Common Name
Dame's Rocket, Sweet Rocket
Bunny Cactus
White Persian Cat cactus
In Hindi
डेम के रॉकेट
ओल्ड मैन कैक्टस
In German
Rockets Freifrau
Old Man Cactus
In French
Rocket Dame
Old Man Cactus
In Spanish
Rocket Dame
Viejo Cactus
In Greek
Rocket Dame του
Γέρος Cactus
In Portuguese
Rocket de Dame
Old Man Cactus
In Polish
Rocket Dame
Stary Cactus
In Latin
Hesperis Rocket
Senem Cactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Caryophyllales
Family
Brassicaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Hesperis
Cephalocereus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Hylocereeae
Pachycereeae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Cactoideae
Season and Care of Dame's Rocket and Old Man Cactus
Season and care of Dame's Rocket and Old Man Cactus is important to know. While considering everything about Dame's Rocket and Old Man Cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dame's Rocket season is Spring and Summer and Old Man Cactus season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dame's Rocket is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Old Man Cactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dame's Rocket is Neutral, Alkaline and for Old Man Cactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dame's Rocket and Old Man Cactus Physical Information
Dame's Rocket and Old Man Cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Dame's Rocket height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Old Man Cactus height is 460.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Dame's Rocket and Old Man Cactus are as follows:
Dame's Rocket flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
Dame's Rocket leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Old Man Cactus flower color: Pink
- Old Man Cactus leaf color: White
Care of Dame's Rocket and Old Man Cactus
Care of Dame's Rocket and Old Man Cactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dame's Rocket 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 Dame's Rocket 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.