Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Tree
Origin
Mexico
India, China
Types
Not Available
Bead tree
Habitat
Dry areas, Forest margins, gardens, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
Forest margins, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
8-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pink
Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Pink
Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
White
Green, 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, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Pollution, Soil Compaction, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Water when soil is dry
Average Water Needs, Medium, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season, Water less during winter
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Less Watering
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize every year, fertilize in growing season, Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Absorbs huge amounts of CO2, Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Erosion control, Food for birds, Food for insects, Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Soil protection, soil stabilisation, Used to establish native woodland, Very little waste, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Hair
Seeds, Stem, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Hair is used in making sweaters, Showy Purposes
Air freshner, Showy Purposes, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used for ship building, Wood is used fore making tools, Wood is used in construction, Wood log is used in making fences
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Shade Trees
Botanical Name
CEPHALOCEREUS senilis
MELIA azedarach
Common Name
Bunny Cactus
White Persian Cat cactus
Chinaberry Tree
In Hindi
ओल्ड मैन कैक्टस
Chinaberry ट्री
In German
Old Man Cactus
Chinaberry -Baum
In French
Old Man Cactus
Chinaberry Arbre
In Spanish
Viejo Cactus
Chinaberry Arbre
In Greek
Γέρος Cactus
chinaberry Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Old Man Cactus
azederaque
In Polish
Stary Cactus
azederaque
In Latin
Senem Cactus
Chinaberry ligno
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Sapindales
Family
Cactaceae
Meliaceae
Genus
Cephalocereus
Melia
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Pachycereeae
Melieae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Meloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Old Man Cactus and Chinaberry Tree
Season and care of Old Man Cactus and Chinaberry Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Old Man Cactus and Chinaberry Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Old Man Cactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Chinaberry Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Old Man Cactus is Loam, Sand and for Chinaberry Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Old Man Cactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Chinaberry Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Old Man Cactus and Chinaberry Tree Physical Information
Old Man Cactus and Chinaberry Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Old Man Cactus height is 460.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Chinaberry Tree height is 910.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Old Man Cactus and Chinaberry Tree are as follows:
Old Man Cactus flower color: Pink
Old Man Cactus leaf color: White
Chinaberry Tree flower color: Lavender
- Chinaberry Tree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Old Man Cactus and Chinaberry Tree
Care of Old Man Cactus and Chinaberry Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Old Man Cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Chinaberry Tree pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Old Man Cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chinaberry Tree needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.