Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Vegetable
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Dry areas, Forest margins, gardens, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
agricultural areas, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
4-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Pink
Sienna, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
White
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
White
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Funnel shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Water when soil is dry
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do not water the foliage, Keep the Soil well drained
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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
8-8-8, since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Beetles, Cabbage looper, Downy mildew, Fusarium leaf spot, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Caterpillar, Mites
Allergy
Skin irritation
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Aging, Anti-oxidant, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Nutritive, Obesity, Rich in Potassium
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Hair
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Hair is used in making sweaters, Showy Purposes
Culinary use, Sauces, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
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, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CEPHALOCEREUS senilis
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)
Common Name
Bunny Cactus
White Persian Cat cactus
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi
In Hindi
ओल्ड मैन कैक्टस
choy sum
In German
Old Man Cactus
choy sum
In French
Old Man Cactus
choy sum
In Spanish
Viejo Cactus
choy sum
In Greek
Γέρος Cactus
choy sum
In Portuguese
Old Man Cactus
choy sum
In Polish
Stary Cactus
choy sum
In Latin
Senem Cactus
choy sum
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Capparales
Family
Cactaceae
Brassicaceae
Genus
Cephalocereus
Brassica
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Pachycereeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Old Man Cactus and Choy Sum
Season and care of Old Man Cactus and Choy Sum is important to know. While considering everything about Old Man Cactus and Choy Sum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Old Man Cactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Choy Sum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Old Man Cactus is Loam, Sand and for Choy Sum is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Old Man Cactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Choy Sum is Acidic, Neutral.
Old Man Cactus and Choy Sum Physical Information
Old Man Cactus and Choy Sum physical information is very important for comparison. Old Man Cactus height is 460.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm. The color specification of Old Man Cactus and Choy Sum are as follows:
Old Man Cactus flower color: Pink
Old Man Cactus leaf color: White
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
- Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Old Man Cactus and Choy Sum
Care of Old Man Cactus and Choy Sum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Old Man Cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Old Man Cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Choy Sum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.