Ixora

Old Man Cactus

About Ixora and Old Man Cactus

Ixora

Old Man Cactus

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Broadleaf Evergreen

Cactus or Succulent

Origin

Central America, South America, Africa, Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia, Australia

Mexico

Types

Ixora albersii Ixora beckleri Ixora ooumuensis Ixora jucunda Ixora nigerica Ixora st.-johnii Ixora umbellata

Cephalocereus senilis

Number of Varieties

4001

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Habitat

gardens, Grassland, Roadsides, Subtropical climates

Dry areas, Forest margins, gardens, Semi arid regions, Semi desert

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-1511-15

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AHS Heat Zone

12-10

Sunset Zone

21,22

H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Narrow Upright/Fastigiate

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

60.00 cm460.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

30.00 cm30.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Ivory

Pink

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Red, Purple, Rose

Light Pink

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Dark Green

White

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Dark Green

White

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Dark Green

White

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Dark Green

White

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate

Funnel shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Very Slow

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Indeterminate

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting

Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Keep ground moist, Never Over-water, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Water when soil is dry

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun

Pruning

Cut leaves after fall, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Requires extensive pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Scale

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

✔ ✘

Edible Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

✔ ✘

Fragrant Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

✔ ✘

Foliage Texture

Medium

Bold

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

✔ ✘

Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds, Butterflies

Allergy

Asthma

Skin irritation

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Showy Purposes

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Part of Plant Used

Flowers

Bulbs, Hair

Other Uses

Showy Purposes

Hair is used in making sweaters, Showy Purposes

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical

Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

IXORA

CEPHALOCEREUS senilis

Common Name

Ixora

Bunny Cactus White Persian Cat cactus

In Hindi

Ixora

ओल्ड मैन कैक्टस

In German

Ixora

Old Man Cactus

In French

Ixora

Old Man Cactus

In Spanish

Ixora

Viejo Cactus

In Greek

Ixora

Γέρος Cactus

In Portuguese

Ixora

Old Man Cactus

In Polish

Ixora

Stary Cactus

In Latin

Ixora

Senem Cactus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Gentianales

Caryophyllales

Family

Rubiaceae

Cactaceae

Genus

Ixora

Cephalocereus

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots

Tribe

Ixoreae

Pachycereeae

Subfamily

Ixoroideae

Cactoideae

Number of Species

545200

1 27800

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Properties of Ixora and Old Man Cactus

Wondering what are the properties of Ixora and Old Man Cactus? We provide you with everything About Ixora and Old Man Cactus. Ixora doesn't have thorns and Old Man Cactus doesn't have thorns. Also Ixora does not have fragrant flowers. Ixora has allergic reactions like Asthma and Old Man Cactus has allergic reactions like Asthma. 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 Ixora and Old Man Cactus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Ixora and Old Man Cactus

Season and care of Ixora and Old Man Cactus is important to know. While considering everything about Ixora and Old Man Cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ixora season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Old Man Cactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Ixora is Loam, Sand and for Old Man Cactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ixora is Acidic, Neutral and for Old Man Cactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Ixora and Old Man Cactus Physical Information

Ixora and Old Man Cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Ixora height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Old Man Cactus height is 460.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Ixora and Old Man Cactus are as follows:

Ixora flower color: Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink and Ivory
Ixora leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Old Man Cactus flower color: Pink
Old Man Cactus leaf color: White

Care of Ixora and Old Man Cactus

Care of Ixora and Old Man Cactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ixora pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Requires extensive pruning and Old Man Cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Ixora 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.