About Old Man Cactus and Acacia
Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Shrubs, Trees
Origin
Mexico
Northeast Mexico, Southeastern United States
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Dry areas, Forest margins, gardens, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
Hillside, Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not available
Habit
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Pink
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
White
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
White
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Funnel shaped
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Dry, Loam, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Dry
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Water when soil is dry
Do not water excessively
In Summer
Lots of watering
Adequately
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Dry, Loamy, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Dry
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Not Available
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Healthy tree
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Flies
Allergy
Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Erosion control
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Fever, Kidney problems, Not Available, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Hair
Flowers
Other Uses
Hair is used in making sweaters, Showy Purposes
Food for animals, Food for insects
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
CEPHALOCEREUS senilis
Senegalia berlandieri
Common Name
Bunny Cactus
White Persian Cat cactus
Acacia
In Hindi
ओल्ड मैन कैक्टस
Acacia
In German
Old Man Cactus
Acacia
In French
Old Man Cactus
Acacia
In Spanish
Viejo Cactus
Acacia
In Greek
Γέρος Cactus
Acacia
In Portuguese
Old Man Cactus
Acacia
In Polish
Stary Cactus
Acacia
In Latin
Senem Cactus
Acacia
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Fabales
Family
Cactaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Cephalocereus
Acacia
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Pachycereeae
Acacieae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Mimosoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Old Man Cactus and Acacia
Wondering what are the properties of Old Man Cactus and Acacia? We provide you with everything About Old Man Cactus and Acacia. Old Man Cactus has thorns and Acacia doesn't have thorns. Also Old Man Cactus does not have fragrant flowers. Old Man Cactus has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Acacia 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 Acacia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Old Man Cactus and Acacia
Season and care of Old Man Cactus and Acacia is important to know. While considering everything about Old Man Cactus and Acacia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Old Man Cactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Acacia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Old Man Cactus is Loam, Sand and for Acacia is Dry, Loam, Sandy while the PH of soil for Old Man Cactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Acacia is Slightly Alkaline.
Old Man Cactus and Acacia Physical Information
Old Man Cactus and Acacia physical information is very important for comparison. Old Man Cactus height is 460.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Acacia height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Old Man Cactus and Acacia are as follows:
Old Man Cactus flower color: Pink
Old Man Cactus leaf color: White
Acacia flower color: White
- Acacia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Old Man Cactus and Acacia
Care of Old Man Cactus and Acacia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Old Man Cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Acacia pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Old Man Cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Acacia needs Adequately and in winter, it needs Average Water.