Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Fruit
Origin
Mexico
Hybrid origin, Northern Africa, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Dry areas, Forest margins, gardens, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
5-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
2b, 3b, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Pink
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
White
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
White
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Funnel shaped
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Medium
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
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Water when soil is dry
Requires a lot of 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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut leaves after fall, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Remove hanging branches
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
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
constipation, Cough, Respiratory Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Hair
Fruits
Other Uses
Hair is used in making sweaters, Showy Purposes
Oil is used for aromatherapy
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
CEPHALOCEREUS senilis
PRUNUS dulcis 'Carmel'
Common Name
Bunny Cactus
White Persian Cat cactus
Almond
In Hindi
ओल्ड मैन कैक्टस
बादाम
In German
Old Man Cactus
Mandel
In French
Old Man Cactus
Amande
In Spanish
Viejo Cactus
Almendra
In Greek
Γέρος Cactus
Αμύγδαλο
In Portuguese
Old Man Cactus
Amêndoa
In Polish
Stary Cactus
Migdałowy
In Latin
Senem Cactus
amygdalus, impinguabitur locusta
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Rosales
Family
Cactaceae
Rosaceae
Genus
Cephalocereus
Prunus
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Pachycereeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Rosoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Old Man Cactus and Almond
Season and care of Old Man Cactus and Almond is important to know. While considering everything about Old Man Cactus and Almond Care, growing season is an essential factor. Old Man Cactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Almond season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Old Man Cactus is Loam, Sand and for Almond is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Old Man Cactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Almond is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Old Man Cactus and Almond Physical Information
Old Man Cactus and Almond physical information is very important for comparison. Old Man Cactus height is 460.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Almond height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Old Man Cactus and Almond are as follows:
Old Man Cactus flower color: Pink
Old Man Cactus leaf color: White
Almond flower color: White and Light Pink
- Almond leaf color: Light Green
Care of Old Man Cactus and Almond
Care of Old Man Cactus and Almond include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Old Man Cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Almond pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Remove hanging branches. In summer Old Man Cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Almond needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.