Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Tree
Types
Cephalocereus senilis
Chinese red birch, Betula fruticosa, Betula ermanii
Habitat
Dry areas, Forest margins, gardens, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Well Drained, Wet forest, Wet ground, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
4-7
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16
Habit
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Pink
Yellow, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Pink
Bronze, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
White
-
Leaf Color in Summer
White
-
Leaf Color in Fall
White
Yellow, Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Winter
White
-
Leaf Shape
Funnel shaped
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring
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
Average Water Needs, Medium
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
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove short branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
-
Ants, Birds, Insects
Allergy
Skin irritation
Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
-
anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Bone strength, Dermatitis, Eczema, Eliminate toxins, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Kidney problems
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Hair
Whole plant
Other Uses
Hair is used in making sweaters, Showy Purposes
Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
CEPHALOCEREUS senilis
BETULA 'Crimson Frost'
Common Name
Bunny Cactus
White Persian Cat cactus
Birch, Crimson Frost Birch
In Hindi
ओल्ड मैन कैक्टस
भोज पत्र
In German
Old Man Cactus
Birke
In French
Old Man Cactus
Arbre de bouleau
In Spanish
Viejo Cactus
Abedul
In Greek
Γέρος Cactus
Birch Tree
In Portuguese
Old Man Cactus
bétula
In Polish
Stary Cactus
Brzoza
In Latin
Senem Cactus
Caerulus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Fagales
Family
Cactaceae
Betulaceae
Genus
Cephalocereus
Betula
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Carpinaceae
Season and Care of Old Man Cactus and Birch
Season and care of Old Man Cactus and Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Old Man Cactus and Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Old Man Cactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Old Man Cactus is Loam, Sand and for Birch is Loam while the PH of soil for Old Man Cactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Old Man Cactus and Birch Physical Information
Old Man Cactus and Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Old Man Cactus height is 460.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Birch height is 1,219.20 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Old Man Cactus and Birch are as follows:
Old Man Cactus flower color: Pink
Old Man Cactus leaf color: White
Birch flower color: Yellow and Tan
- Birch leaf color:
Care of Old Man Cactus and Birch
Care of Old Man Cactus and Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Old Man Cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Birch pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove short branches. In summer Old Man Cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.