Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Europe, India, Northwestern Africa, Western Asia
Mexico
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
disturbed sites, Roadsides, stream banks, Woods
Dry areas, Forest margins, gardens, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
11-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-10
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Flower Color
Deep Pink, Pale Pink, White
Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Light Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
White
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
White
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
White
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
White
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Funnel shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
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
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
cut main flower spike, Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Birds, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Small mammals
Not Available
Allergy
Constipation, Diarrhea, Headache, Heartburn, Nausea, Pain and fatigue, Stomach pain, Vomiting
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Diuretic, Laxative, Vitamin C
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Rose Hip
Bulbs, Hair
Other Uses
Making Perfumes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Hair is used in making sweaters, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Rosa canina
CEPHALOCEREUS senilis
Common Name
Dog Rose
Bunny Cactus
White Persian Cat cactus
In Hindi
एक प्रकार का जंगली गुलाब
ओल्ड मैन कैक्टस
In German
Heckenrose
Old Man Cactus
In French
Dog Rose
Old Man Cactus
In Spanish
Perro se levantó
Viejo Cactus
In Greek
Dog Rose
Γέρος Cactus
In Portuguese
Dog Rose
Old Man Cactus
In Polish
Dzika róża
Stary Cactus
In Latin
cynorrhodon
Senem Cactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Caryophyllales
Family
Rosaceae
Cactaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Pachycereeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Cactoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Dog Rose and Old Man Cactus
Wondering what are the properties of Dog Rose and Old Man Cactus? We provide you with everything About Dog Rose and Old Man Cactus. Dog Rose has thorns and Old Man Cactus doesn't have thorns. Also Dog Rose does not have fragrant flowers. Dog Rose has allergic reactions like Constipation, Diarrhea, Headache, Heartburn, Nausea, Pain and fatigue, Stomach pain and Vomiting and Old Man Cactus has allergic reactions like Constipation, Diarrhea, Headache, Heartburn, Nausea, Pain and fatigue, Stomach pain and Vomiting. 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 Dog Rose and Old Man Cactus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Dog Rose and Old Man Cactus
Season and care of Dog Rose and Old Man Cactus is important to know. While considering everything about Dog Rose and Old Man Cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dog Rose season is Spring and Summer and Old Man Cactus season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dog Rose is Clay, Loam and for Old Man Cactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dog Rose is Alkaline and for Old Man Cactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dog Rose and Old Man Cactus Physical Information
Dog Rose and Old Man Cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Dog Rose height is 300.00 cm and width 200.00 cm whereas Old Man Cactus height is 460.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Dog Rose and Old Man Cactus are as follows:
Dog Rose flower color: Deep Pink, Pale Pink and White
Dog Rose leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Old Man Cactus flower color: Pink
- Old Man Cactus leaf color: White
Care of Dog Rose and Old Man Cactus
Care of Dog Rose and Old Man Cactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dog Rose pruning is done cut main flower spike, Remove dead branches and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Old Man Cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Dog Rose 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.