Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Hybrid origin, Southwestern United States
Mexico
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
riparian zones, Semi desert, Upland
Dry areas, Forest margins, gardens, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
11-15
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
creamy white
Light Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
White
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
White
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
White
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
White
Leaf Shape
Oblanceolate , Ovate
Funnel shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Clay, 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, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little 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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut back old stems to the ground, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
can go long without fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Heat And Humidity
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Unknown
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, cholesterol-lowering
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Twigs
Bulbs, Hair
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea
Hair is used in making sweaters, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
BACCHARIS 'Centennial'
CEPHALOCEREUS senilis
Common Name
desert broom , broom baccharis , greasewood
Bunny Cactus
White Persian Cat cactus
In Hindi
desert broom
ओल्ड मैन कैक्टस
In German
Wüste Besen
Old Man Cactus
In French
desert broom
Old Man Cactus
In Spanish
escoba del desierto
Viejo Cactus
In Greek
desert broom
Γέρος Cactus
In Portuguese
vassoura do deserto
Old Man Cactus
In Polish
desert broom
Stary Cactus
In Latin
desert broom
Senem Cactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Caryophyllales
Family
Asteraceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Baccharis
Cephalocereus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Astereae
Pachycereeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Cactoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Desert Broom and Old Man Cactus
Season and care of Desert Broom and Old Man Cactus is important to know. While considering everything about Desert Broom and Old Man Cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Desert Broom season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Old Man Cactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Desert Broom is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Old Man Cactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Desert Broom is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Old Man Cactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Desert Broom and Old Man Cactus Physical Information
Desert Broom and Old Man Cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Desert Broom height is 60.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Old Man Cactus height is 460.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Desert Broom and Old Man Cactus are as follows:
Desert Broom flower color: White
Desert Broom leaf color: Green
Old Man Cactus flower color: Pink
- Old Man Cactus leaf color: White
Care of Desert Broom and Old Man Cactus
Care of Desert Broom and Old Man Cactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Desert Broom pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground, 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 Desert Broom 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.
