Old Man Cactus

Citron

About Old Man Cactus and Citron

Old Man Cactus

Citron

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Cactus or Succulent

Fruit

Origin

Mexico

Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia

Types

Cephalocereus senilis

etrog

Number of Varieties

0 40000

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Habitat

Dry areas, Forest margins, gardens, Semi arid regions, Semi desert

Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

11-159-11

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-10

12-9

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24

H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Narrow Upright/Fastigiate

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

460.00 cm240.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

30.00 cm180.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Pink

White, Purple

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Light Pink

Yellow

Leaf Color in Spring

White

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

White

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

White

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

White

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Funnel shaped

Ovate elongated

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Very Slow

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer

Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter, Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction

Seedlings, Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Water when soil is dry

Needs less watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Aphids, Citrus foot rot, Leafminers, Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Bold

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds, Butterflies

Allergy

Skin irritation

Mild Allergen

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Brightens the skin complexion, Good for skin and hair

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antibiotic, Antidote, Pulmonary afflictions, Recovering internal injuries

Part of Plant Used

Bulbs, Hair

Fruits, Leaves

Other Uses

Hair is used in making sweaters, Showy Purposes

Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall

Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CEPHALOCEREUS senilis

CITRUS medica

Common Name

Bunny Cactus White Persian Cat cactus

Citron

In Hindi

ओल्ड मैन कैक्टस

नीबू

In German

Old Man Cactus

Zitrone

In French

Old Man Cactus

Citron

In Spanish

Viejo Cactus

Cidra

In Greek

Γέρος Cactus

Κίτρο

In Portuguese

Old Man Cactus

cidra

In Polish

Stary Cactus

Cytryna

In Latin

Senem Cactus

Chron

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Caryophyllales

Sapindales

Family

Cactaceae

Rutaceae

Genus

Cephalocereus

Citrus

Clade

Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Pachycereeae

Citreae

Subfamily

Cactoideae

Aurantioideae

Number of Species

2007

1 27800

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Properties of Old Man Cactus and Citron

Wondering what are the properties of Old Man Cactus and Citron? We provide you with everything About Old Man Cactus and Citron. Old Man Cactus has thorns and Citron doesn't have thorns. Also Old Man Cactus does not have fragrant flowers. Old Man Cactus has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Citron 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 Citron and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Old Man Cactus and Citron

Season and care of Old Man Cactus and Citron is important to know. While considering everything about Old Man Cactus and Citron Care, growing season is an essential factor. Old Man Cactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Citron season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Old Man Cactus is Loam, Sand and for Citron is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Old Man Cactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Citron is Acidic, Neutral.

Old Man Cactus and Citron Physical Information

Old Man Cactus and Citron physical information is very important for comparison. Old Man Cactus height is 460.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Citron height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Old Man Cactus and Citron are as follows:

Old Man Cactus flower color: Pink
Old Man Cactus leaf color: White
Citron flower color: White and Purple
Citron leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Old Man Cactus and Citron

Care of Old Man Cactus and Citron include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Old Man Cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Citron 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 Citron needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.