Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Perennial
Origin
Mexico
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
Dry areas, Forest margins, gardens, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
Damp forests, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
3-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Rosette/Stemless
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Pink
Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Light Pink
Not Applicable
Leaf Color in Spring
White
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
White
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Funnel shaped
Oblong elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Water when soil is dry
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, 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
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Dry root rot, Leaf spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Showy Bark
No
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Insects
Allergy
Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Hair
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Hair is used in making sweaters, Showy Purposes
Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CEPHALOCEREUS senilis
Primula beesiana
Common Name
Bunny Cactus
White Persian Cat cactus
Candelabra Primrose, Primrose
In Hindi
ओल्ड मैन कैक्टस
candelabra primrose
In German
Old Man Cactus
Kerzenleuchter Primel
In French
Old Man Cactus
candélabre primevère
In Spanish
Viejo Cactus
Primula beesiana
In Greek
Γέρος Cactus
μανουάλια primrose
In Portuguese
Old Man Cactus
prímula candelabros
In Polish
Stary Cactus
kandelabry pierwiosnka
In Latin
Senem Cactus
candelabra Primrose
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Myrtales
Family
Cactaceae
Onagraceae
Genus
Cephalocereus
Oenothera
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Pachycereeae
Onagreae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Onagroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Old Man Cactus and Candelabra Primrose
Season and care of Old Man Cactus and Candelabra Primrose is important to know. While considering everything about Old Man Cactus and Candelabra Primrose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Old Man Cactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Candelabra Primrose season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Old Man Cactus is Loam, Sand and for Candelabra Primrose is Loam while the PH of soil for Old Man Cactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Candelabra Primrose is Neutral.
Old Man Cactus and Candelabra Primrose Physical Information
Old Man Cactus and Candelabra Primrose physical information is very important for comparison. Old Man Cactus height is 460.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Candelabra Primrose height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Old Man Cactus and Candelabra Primrose are as follows:
Old Man Cactus flower color: Pink
Old Man Cactus leaf color: White
Candelabra Primrose flower color: Yellow, Red, Purple and Orange
- Candelabra Primrose leaf color: Green
Care of Old Man Cactus and Candelabra Primrose
Care of Old Man Cactus and Candelabra Primrose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Old Man Cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Candelabra Primrose 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 Candelabra Primrose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.