Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Shrub
Origin
Mexico
Texas, Mexico
Types
Not Available
not available
Habitat
Dry areas, Forest margins, gardens, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
Semi desert, shade of desert, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
10-13
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
23, 24
Habit
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Pink
Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
White
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
White
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Funnel shaped
Not Applicable
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Dry Conditions
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Cuttings, Divison, Rooted stem cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Water when soil is dry
Keep the Soil well drained, occasional watering once established
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
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
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry Conditions
Flowers
Showy
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies, Not Available
Allergy
Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders, Slopes hedging
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Making cosmetics, Moisturizing
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Eczema
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Hair
wax
Other Uses
Hair is used in making sweaters, Showy Purposes
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CEPHALOCEREUS senilis
EUPHORBIA antisyphilitica
Common Name
Bunny Cactus
White Persian Cat cactus
wax plant
In Hindi
ओल्ड मैन कैक्टस
Candelilla
In German
Old Man Cactus
candelilla
In French
Old Man Cactus
candelilla
In Spanish
Viejo Cactus
candelilla
In Greek
Γέρος Cactus
candelilla
In Portuguese
Old Man Cactus
candelilla
In Polish
Stary Cactus
candelilla
In Latin
Senem Cactus
candelilla
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Euphorbiales
Family
Cactaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Genus
Cephalocereus
Euphorbia
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Pachycereeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Old Man Cactus and Candelilla
Wondering what are the properties of Old Man Cactus and Candelilla? We provide you with everything About Old Man Cactus and Candelilla. Old Man Cactus has thorns and Candelilla doesn't have thorns. Also Old Man Cactus does not have fragrant flowers. Old Man Cactus has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Candelilla 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 Candelilla and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Old Man Cactus and Candelilla
Season and care of Old Man Cactus and Candelilla is important to know. While considering everything about Old Man Cactus and Candelilla Care, growing season is an essential factor. Old Man Cactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Candelilla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Old Man Cactus is Loam, Sand and for Candelilla is Sand while the PH of soil for Old Man Cactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Candelilla is Neutral, Alkaline.
Old Man Cactus and Candelilla Physical Information
Old Man Cactus and Candelilla physical information is very important for comparison. Old Man Cactus height is 460.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Candelilla height is 45.70 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Old Man Cactus and Candelilla are as follows:
Old Man Cactus flower color: Pink
Old Man Cactus leaf color: White
Candelilla flower color: White and Light Pink
- Candelilla leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Old Man Cactus and Candelilla
Care of Old Man Cactus and Candelilla include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Old Man Cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Candelilla 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 Candelilla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
