Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Biennials
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Shrub
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Dry areas, Forest margins, gardens, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink
White, Light Yellow, Tan, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Light Pink
Yellow Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
White
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
White
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Funnel shaped
Elliptic and Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Slow
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Water when soil is dry
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies, Not Available
Allergy
Skin irritation
Dizziness, Nausea, Swollen Lips
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Arthritis, Snakebite, Syphilis
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Hair
Bark, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Hair is used in making sweaters, Showy Purposes
Can be made into a herbal tea
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
CEPHALOCEREUS senilis
Brunfelsia Americana
Common Name
Bunny Cactus
White Persian Cat cactus
Brunfelsia Americana
In Hindi
ओल्ड मैन कैक्टस
Brunfelsia Americana
In German
Old Man Cactus
Brunfelsia Americana
In French
Old Man Cactus
Brunfelsia Americana
In Spanish
Viejo Cactus
Brunfelsia Americana
In Greek
Γέρος Cactus
Brunfelsia Americana
In Portuguese
Old Man Cactus
Brunfelsia Americana
In Polish
Stary Cactus
Brunfelsia Americana
In Latin
Senem Cactus
Hedysarum
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Brassicales
Family
Cactaceae
Solanaceae
Genus
Cephalocereus
Capparis
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Pachycereeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Old Man Cactus and Brunfelsia americana
Wondering what are the properties of Old Man Cactus and Brunfelsia americana? We provide you with everything About Old Man Cactus and Brunfelsia americana. Old Man Cactus has thorns and Brunfelsia americana doesn't have thorns. Also Old Man Cactus does not have fragrant flowers. Old Man Cactus has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Brunfelsia americana 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 Brunfelsia americana and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Old Man Cactus and Brunfelsia americana
Season and care of Old Man Cactus and Brunfelsia americana is important to know. While considering everything about Old Man Cactus and Brunfelsia americana Care, growing season is an essential factor. Old Man Cactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Brunfelsia americana season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Old Man Cactus is Loam, Sand and for Brunfelsia americana is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Old Man Cactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Brunfelsia americana is Neutral.
Old Man Cactus and Brunfelsia americana Physical Information
Old Man Cactus and Brunfelsia americana physical information is very important for comparison. Old Man Cactus height is 460.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Brunfelsia americana height is 970.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Old Man Cactus and Brunfelsia americana are as follows:
Old Man Cactus flower color: Pink
Old Man Cactus leaf color: White
Brunfelsia americana flower color: White, Light Yellow, Tan and Ivory
- Brunfelsia americana leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Old Man Cactus and Brunfelsia americana
Care of Old Man Cactus and Brunfelsia americana include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Old Man Cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Brunfelsia americana pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Old Man Cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Brunfelsia americana needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.