Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Flowering Plants, Tree
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Dry areas, Forest margins, gardens, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Pink
Not Available, White
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
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Water when soil is dry
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Hair
Whole plant
Other Uses
Hair is used in making sweaters, Showy Purposes
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Shady Tree, Showy Tree
Botanical Name
CEPHALOCEREUS senilis
Cassia leptophylla
Common Name
Bunny Cactus
White Persian Cat cactus
gold medallion tree
In Hindi
ओल्ड मैन कैक्टस
gold medallion tree
In German
Old Man Cactus
gold medallion tree
In French
Old Man Cactus
gold medallion tree
In Spanish
Viejo Cactus
árbol medallón de oro
In Greek
Γέρος Cactus
χρυσό δέντρο μετάλλιο
In Portuguese
Old Man Cactus
árvore medalhão de ouro
In Polish
Stary Cactus
Drzewo Medalion złota
In Latin
Senem Cactus
aureus arbore
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Fabales
Family
Cactaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Cephalocereus
Cassia
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 Cassia Leptophylla
Wondering what are the properties of Old Man Cactus and Cassia Leptophylla? We provide you with everything About Old Man Cactus and Cassia Leptophylla. Old Man Cactus has thorns and Cassia Leptophylla doesn't have thorns. Also Old Man Cactus does not have fragrant flowers. Old Man Cactus has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Cassia Leptophylla 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 Cassia Leptophylla and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Old Man Cactus and Cassia Leptophylla
Season and care of Old Man Cactus and Cassia Leptophylla is important to know. While considering everything about Old Man Cactus and Cassia Leptophylla Care, growing season is an essential factor. Old Man Cactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cassia Leptophylla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Old Man Cactus is Loam, Sand and for Cassia Leptophylla is Loam while the PH of soil for Old Man Cactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cassia Leptophylla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Old Man Cactus and Cassia Leptophylla Physical Information
Old Man Cactus and Cassia Leptophylla physical information is very important for comparison. Old Man Cactus height is 460.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Cassia Leptophylla height is 1,300.00 cm and width 1,200.00 cm. The color specification of Old Man Cactus and Cassia Leptophylla are as follows:
Old Man Cactus flower color: Pink
Old Man Cactus leaf color: White
Cassia Leptophylla flower color: Yellow
- Cassia Leptophylla leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Old Man Cactus and Cassia Leptophylla
Care of Old Man Cactus and Cassia Leptophylla include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Old Man Cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cassia Leptophylla pruning is done Requires very little pruning. In summer Old Man Cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cassia Leptophylla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.