Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Hybrid origin
Mexico
Types
Beaumont, Maroochy
Not Available
Habitat
Not Available
Dry areas, Forest margins, gardens, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
11-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 9, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink
Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Chocolate
Light Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Copper
White
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
White
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
White
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Copper
White
Leaf Shape
Oval
Funnel shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
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
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, fungus, Mites, Scale, Thripes
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
breathing problems, cramps, Diarrhea, Itchiness, Itchy eyes, Mouth itching, Nausea, Throat itching, Vomiting
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bulbs, Hair
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Hair is used in making sweaters, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
MACADAMIA 'Beaumont'
CEPHALOCEREUS senilis
Common Name
Macadamia
Bunny Cactus
White Persian Cat cactus
In Hindi
Macadamia
ओल्ड मैन कैक्टस
In German
Macadamia
Old Man Cactus
In French
Macadamia
Old Man Cactus
In Spanish
Macadamia
Viejo Cactus
In Greek
Macadamia
Γέρος Cactus
In Portuguese
Macadamia
Old Man Cactus
In Polish
Macadamia
Stary Cactus
In Latin
Macadamia
Senem Cactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Proteales
Caryophyllales
Family
Proteaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Macadamia
Cephalocereus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Pachycereeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Cactoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Macadamia and Old Man Cactus
Wondering what are the properties of Macadamia and Old Man Cactus? We provide you with everything About Macadamia and Old Man Cactus. Macadamia doesn't have thorns and Old Man Cactus doesn't have thorns. Also Macadamia does not have fragrant flowers. Macadamia has allergic reactions like breathing problems, cramps, Diarrhea, Itchiness, Itchy eyes, Mouth itching, Nausea, Throat itching and Vomiting and Old Man Cactus has allergic reactions like breathing problems, cramps, Diarrhea, Itchiness, Itchy eyes, Mouth itching, Nausea, Throat itching 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 Macadamia and Old Man Cactus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Macadamia and Old Man Cactus
Season and care of Macadamia and Old Man Cactus is important to know. While considering everything about Macadamia and Old Man Cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Macadamia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Old Man Cactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Macadamia is Loam, Sand and for Old Man Cactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Macadamia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Old Man Cactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Macadamia and Old Man Cactus Physical Information
Macadamia and Old Man Cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Macadamia height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Old Man Cactus height is 460.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Macadamia and Old Man Cactus are as follows:
Macadamia flower color: Pink and Light Pink
Macadamia leaf color: Dark Green and Copper
Old Man Cactus flower color: Pink
- Old Man Cactus leaf color: White
Care of Macadamia and Old Man Cactus
Care of Macadamia and Old Man Cactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Macadamia pruning is done Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Old Man Cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Macadamia 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.