Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Ornamental Plant
Cactus or Succulent
Types
Beau Narcisse, Belle de Crécy, Cardinal de Richelieu, Charles de Milles, Complicata
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens
Dry areas, Forest margins, gardens, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-12
11-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Flower Color
Light Pink
Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Light Pink, Light Blue, Gray Green
Light Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
White
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
White
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
White
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
White
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Funnel shaped
Plant Season
Late Summer, Mid Summer, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
5-10-10 fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Black Spot, Japanese Beetles, Powdery mildew, Spider mites
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bugs
Not Available
Allergy
Asthma, contact allergic dermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
good for lips, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Speed hair growth
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Asthma, Dehydration, Dermatitis, Eczema, Eye Problems, Fatigue, Gallbladder Diseases, Liver problems, Sore throat, Stomach aliments, Swelling, Ulcers, Urinary tract problems
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Bulbs, Hair
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Cosmetics, Culinary use, Edible syrup, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as essential oil, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance, 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
Bedding Plant, Mixed Border
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Rosa gallica
CEPHALOCEREUS senilis
Common Name
Gallic rose, French rose, rose of Provins
Bunny Cactus
White Persian Cat cactus
In Hindi
फ्रेंच गुलाब
ओल्ड मैन कैक्टस
In German
Essig-Rose
Old Man Cactus
In French
Rosa gallica
Old Man Cactus
In Spanish
Rosa gallica
Viejo Cactus
In Greek
Rosa gallica
Γέρος Cactus
In Portuguese
Rosa-rubra
Old Man Cactus
In Polish
Róża francuska
Stary Cactus
In Latin
Gallica rosa
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
Rosoideae
Cactoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of French Rose and Old Man Cactus
Season and care of French Rose and Old Man Cactus is important to know. While considering everything about French Rose and Old Man Cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. French Rose season is Late Summer, Mid Summer and Summer and Old Man Cactus season is Late Summer, Mid Summer and Summer. The type of soil for French Rose is Loam, Sand and for Old Man Cactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for French Rose is Acidic, Neutral and for Old Man Cactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
French Rose and Old Man Cactus Physical Information
French Rose and Old Man Cactus physical information is very important for comparison. French Rose height is 110.00 cm and width 80.00 cm whereas Old Man Cactus height is 460.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of French Rose and Old Man Cactus are as follows:
French Rose flower color: Light Pink
French Rose leaf color: Green
Old Man Cactus flower color: Pink
- Old Man Cactus leaf color: White
Care of French Rose and Old Man Cactus
Care of French Rose and Old Man Cactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. French Rose 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 French 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.