Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Cactus or Succulent
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Dry areas, Forest margins, gardens, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
11-15
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
12-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Flower Color
Yellow, Lemon yellow
Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Gray Green
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
Compound
Funnel shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Budding, Grafting, root cutting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires more often in extreme heat, 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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Canker, Caterpillars, Root Pathogen
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
allergic reaction, poisonous if ingested, Skin irritation
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Formal Garden, Used in parkland
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Vomiting
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Bulbs, Hair
Other Uses
Pesticide, Used as Ornamental plant, Wood is used for making furniture
Hair is used in making sweaters, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
LOPHANTHERA lactescens
CEPHALOCEREUS senilis
Common Name
Golden Chain Tree
Bunny Cactus
White Persian Cat cactus
In Hindi
Laburnum
ओल्ड मैन कैक्टस
In German
Goldregen (Pflanze)
Old Man Cactus
In French
Laburnum
Old Man Cactus
In Spanish
Laburnum
Viejo Cactus
In Greek
Laburnum
Γέρος Cactus
In Portuguese
Laburnum
Old Man Cactus
In Polish
Złotokap
Stary Cactus
In Latin
Laburnum
Senem Cactus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Caryophyllales
Family
Fabaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Laburnum
Cephalocereus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Pachycereeae
Subfamily
Faboideae
Cactoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Golden Chain Tree and Old Man Cactus
Wondering what are the properties of Golden Chain Tree and Old Man Cactus? We provide you with everything About Golden Chain Tree and Old Man Cactus. Golden Chain Tree doesn't have thorns and Old Man Cactus doesn't have thorns. Also Golden Chain Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Golden Chain Tree has allergic reactions like allergic reaction, poisonous if ingested and Skin irritation and Old Man Cactus has allergic reactions like allergic reaction, poisonous if ingested and Skin irritation. 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 Golden Chain Tree and Old Man Cactus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Golden Chain Tree and Old Man Cactus
Season and care of Golden Chain Tree and Old Man Cactus is important to know. While considering everything about Golden Chain Tree and Old Man Cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Golden Chain Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Old Man Cactus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Golden Chain Tree is Loam and for Old Man Cactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Golden Chain Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Old Man Cactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Golden Chain Tree and Old Man Cactus Physical Information
Golden Chain Tree and Old Man Cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Golden Chain Tree height is 1,520.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Old Man Cactus height is 460.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Golden Chain Tree and Old Man Cactus are as follows:
Golden Chain Tree flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
Golden Chain Tree leaf color: Green
Old Man Cactus flower color: Pink
- Old Man Cactus leaf color: White
Care of Golden Chain Tree and Old Man Cactus
Care of Golden Chain Tree and Old Man Cactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Golden Chain Tree 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 Golden Chain Tree 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.