Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Tree
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
Dry areas, Forest margins, gardens, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
Subtropical climates, subtropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
12, 13
Habit
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Light Pink
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
White
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
White
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
White
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
White
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Funnel shaped
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Slow
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, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
root cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
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
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Skin irritation
no allergic reactions
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
Nutritive
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Hair
Seeds
Other Uses
Hair is used in making sweaters, Showy Purposes
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
CEPHALOCEREUS senilis
Araucaria angustifolia
Common Name
Bunny Cactus
White Persian Cat cactus
candelabra tree, Parana pine, Brazilian pine
In Hindi
ओल्ड मैन कैक्टस
candelabra
In German
Old Man Cactus
Kandelaber
In French
Old Man Cactus
candélabre
In Spanish
Viejo Cactus
Candelabra
In Greek
Γέρος Cactus
μανουάλια
In Portuguese
Old Man Cactus
Candelabra
In Polish
Stary Cactus
świeczniki
In Latin
Senem Cactus
candelabra
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Pinales
Family
Cactaceae
Araucariaceae
Genus
Cephalocereus
Araucaria
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Pachycereeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Old Man Cactus and Candelabra
Wondering what are the properties of Old Man Cactus and Candelabra? We provide you with everything About Old Man Cactus and Candelabra. Old Man Cactus has thorns and Candelabra doesn't have thorns. Also Old Man Cactus does not have fragrant flowers. Old Man Cactus has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Candelabra 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 Candelabra and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Old Man Cactus and Candelabra
Season and care of Old Man Cactus and Candelabra is important to know. While considering everything about Old Man Cactus and Candelabra Care, growing season is an essential factor. Old Man Cactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Candelabra season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Old Man Cactus is Loam, Sand and for Candelabra is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Old Man Cactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Candelabra is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Old Man Cactus and Candelabra Physical Information
Old Man Cactus and Candelabra physical information is very important for comparison. Old Man Cactus height is 460.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Candelabra height is 490.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Old Man Cactus and Candelabra are as follows:
Old Man Cactus flower color: Pink
Old Man Cactus leaf color: White
Candelabra flower color: White
- Candelabra leaf color: Not Available
Care of Old Man Cactus and Candelabra
Care of Old Man Cactus and Candelabra include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Old Man Cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Candelabra 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 needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.