Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Herbs
Origin
Mexico
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean, Turkey, Western Asia
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
Dry areas, Forest margins, gardens, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Clump-Forming
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Pink
Brown, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
White
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
White
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Funnel shaped
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Light Frost, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Water when soil is dry
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
Prune after flowering, Remove dead flowers
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Self-fertile
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Leafhoppers, Root Pathogen, Stem rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Light Frost, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Bugs
Allergy
Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Appetite enhancer, Bloating, Digestion problems, Digestive, Heartburn, Menstrual Cramps, Stomach spasms
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Hair
Leaves, Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Hair is used in making sweaters, Showy Purposes
Medicinal oil, Used As Food, Used in flavouring curries, teas
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
CEPHALOCEREUS senilis
CARUM carvi
Common Name
Bunny Cactus
White Persian Cat cactus
Caraway, meridian fennel, Persian cumin
In Hindi
ओल्ड मैन कैक्टस
शाहजीरा
In German
Old Man Cactus
Kümmel
In French
Old Man Cactus
carvi
In Spanish
Viejo Cactus
alcaravea
In Greek
Γέρος Cactus
κύμινο
In Portuguese
Old Man Cactus
alcaravia
In Polish
Stary Cactus
kminek
In Latin
Senem Cactus
Caraway
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Apiales
Family
Cactaceae
Apiaceae
Genus
Cephalocereus
Carum
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Pachycereeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Old Man Cactus and Caraway
Season and care of Old Man Cactus and Caraway is important to know. While considering everything about Old Man Cactus and Caraway Care, growing season is an essential factor. Old Man Cactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Caraway season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Old Man Cactus is Loam, Sand and for Caraway is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Old Man Cactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Caraway is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Old Man Cactus and Caraway Physical Information
Old Man Cactus and Caraway physical information is very important for comparison. Old Man Cactus height is 460.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Caraway height is 50.80 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Old Man Cactus and Caraway are as follows:
Old Man Cactus flower color: Pink
Old Man Cactus leaf color: White
Caraway flower color: White
- Caraway leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Old Man Cactus and Caraway
Care of Old Man Cactus and Caraway include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Old Man Cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Caraway pruning is done Prune after flowering and Remove dead flowers. In summer Old Man Cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Caraway needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.