Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Cactus or Succulent
Types
Freestone, Clingstone
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Temperate Regions, Warmer regions
Dry areas, Forest margins, gardens, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
11-15
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Pink, Peach
Light Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
White
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
White
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
White
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
White
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Funnel shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Slow
Type of Soil
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
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune every year, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Compost, fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Canker, Bacterial leaf spot, Crown gall, Leaf curl, Red blotch, Rust, Scab
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Diabetes, Heart problems, Nutrients, Skin Disorders
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bulbs, Hair
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Hair is used in making sweaters, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
PRUNUS persica 'Saturn'
CEPHALOCEREUS senilis
Common Name
Donut Peach, Peach, Saturn Peach, Yellow Freestone Peach
Bunny Cactus
White Persian Cat cactus
In Hindi
डोनट पीच
ओल्ड मैन कैक्टस
In German
Donut Pfirsich
Old Man Cactus
In French
Donut Peach
Old Man Cactus
In Spanish
Donut Peach
Viejo Cactus
In Greek
ντόνατ Ροδάκινο
Γέρος Cactus
In Portuguese
Donut Peach
Old Man Cactus
In Polish
Donut Peach
Stary Cactus
In Latin
Donut Peach
Senem Cactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Caryophyllales
Family
Rosaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Prunus
Cephalocereus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Pachycereeae
Subfamily
Cetoniinae
Cactoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Donut Peach and Old Man Cactus
Season and care of Donut Peach and Old Man Cactus is important to know. While considering everything about Donut Peach and Old Man Cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Donut Peach season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Old Man Cactus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Donut Peach is Loam, Sand and for Old Man Cactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Donut Peach is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Old Man Cactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Donut Peach and Old Man Cactus Physical Information
Donut Peach and Old Man Cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Donut Peach height is 370.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Old Man Cactus height is 460.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Donut Peach and Old Man Cactus are as follows:
Donut Peach flower color: Pink
Donut Peach leaf color: Green
Old Man Cactus flower color: Pink
- Old Man Cactus leaf color: White
Care of Donut Peach and Old Man Cactus
Care of Donut Peach and Old Man Cactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Donut Peach pruning is done Prune every year, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches and Old Man Cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Donut Peach 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.