Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Shrub
Origin
Mexico
Mexico, Central Asia, Eastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Mardi Gras
Kaliedoscope
Edward Goucher
Prostrata
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dry areas, Forest margins, gardens, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Pink
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Light Pink
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
White
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
White
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
White
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
White
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Funnel shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Grafting, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Water when soil is dry
Requires regular watering
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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Self-Sowing
No
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Skin irritation
Not Available
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
Bulbs, Hair
Not Available
Other Uses
Hair is used in making sweaters, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Foundation, Hedges
Botanical Name
CEPHALOCEREUS senilis
ABELIA mosanensis
Common Name
Bunny Cactus
White Persian Cat cactus
Glossy abelia
In Hindi
ओल्ड मैन कैक्टस
Abelia
In German
Old Man Cactus
Abelia
In French
Old Man Cactus
Abelia
In Spanish
Viejo Cactus
Abelia
In Greek
Γέρος Cactus
Αμπέλια
In Portuguese
Old Man Cactus
Abelia
In Polish
Stary Cactus
Abelia
In Latin
Senem Cactus
Abelia
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Dipsacales
Family
Cactaceae
Caprifoliaceae
Genus
Cephalocereus
Abelia
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Pachycereeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Caprifolioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Old Man Cactus and Abelia
Wondering what are the properties of Old Man Cactus and Abelia? We provide you with everything About Old Man Cactus and Abelia. Old Man Cactus has thorns and Abelia doesn't have thorns. Also Old Man Cactus does not have fragrant flowers. Old Man Cactus has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Abelia has allergic reactions like 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 Old Man Cactus and Abelia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Old Man Cactus and Abelia
Season and care of Old Man Cactus and Abelia is important to know. While considering everything about Old Man Cactus and Abelia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Old Man Cactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Abelia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Old Man Cactus is Loam, Sand and for Abelia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Old Man Cactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Abelia is Acidic, Neutral.
Old Man Cactus and Abelia Physical Information
Old Man Cactus and Abelia physical information is very important for comparison. Old Man Cactus height is 460.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Abelia height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Old Man Cactus and Abelia are as follows:
Old Man Cactus flower color: Pink
Old Man Cactus leaf color: White
Abelia flower color: Not Available
- Abelia leaf color: Not Available
Care of Old Man Cactus and Abelia
Care of Old Man Cactus and Abelia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Old Man Cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Abelia pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Old Man Cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Abelia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.