Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Fruit, Palm or Cycad, Tree
Origin
Mexico
Not Available
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Dry areas, Forest margins, gardens, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
Humid climates, sandy seeps, shores, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
5-12
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
12-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2
Habit
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink
Yellow Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Pink
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
White
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White
Golden Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
White
Green
Leaf Shape
Funnel shaped
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
All year
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Water when soil is dry
Reduce watering during fall, Water daily during growing season, Water frequently while growing
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut limbs, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bud rot, Cadang-cadang, Coconut bug, Coconut foliar decay, Coconut scale, Ganoderma butt rot, Gray leaf blight, Lethal bole rot, Lethal yellowing, Mealybugs, nutfall, Red ring nematode, Stem bleeding disease
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Salt
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Skin irritation
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, cramps, Mouth itching, Nasal Congestion, Nausea, Runny nose, Skin irritation, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Good for the Scalp, Hair Conditioner, Heals Damaged Hair, Makes Hair Silkier, Making cosmetics, Removes dandruff, Restores Hair Colour
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Antibacterial, anti-cancer, Antifungal, Antioxidants, Antiviral, Digestion problems, Heart problems, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Hair
Whole plant
Other Uses
Hair is used in making sweaters, Showy Purposes
Air freshner, Animal Feed, Application in Furniture, Application in Handicrafts, For making oil for cosmetics, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Traditional medicine, Used as a nutritious food item, Used as a vegetable oil
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit Tree, Landscape, Tropical
Botanical Name
CEPHALOCEREUS senilis
Cocos nucifera
Common Name
Bunny Cactus
White Persian Cat cactus
Coconut Palm, coconut tree
In Hindi
ओल्ड मैन कैक्टस
नारियल का पेड़
In German
Old Man Cactus
Kokospalme
In French
Old Man Cactus
Cocotier
In Spanish
Viejo Cactus
El cocotero
In Greek
Γέρος Cactus
καρύδας δέντρο
In Portuguese
Old Man Cactus
Coqueiro
In Polish
Stary Cactus
Drzewo kokosowe
In Latin
Senem Cactus
dolor ligno
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Arecales
Family
Cactaceae
Aceraceae
Genus
Cephalocereus
Cocos
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Pachycereeae
Cocoeae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Arecoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Old Man Cactus and Coconut Tree
Season and care of Old Man Cactus and Coconut Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Old Man Cactus and Coconut Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Old Man Cactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Coconut Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Old Man Cactus is Loam, Sand and for Coconut Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Old Man Cactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Coconut Tree is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Old Man Cactus and Coconut Tree Physical Information
Old Man Cactus and Coconut Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Old Man Cactus height is 460.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Coconut Tree height is 2,900.00 cm and width 700.00 cm. The color specification of Old Man Cactus and Coconut Tree are as follows:
Old Man Cactus flower color: Pink
Old Man Cactus leaf color: White
Coconut Tree flower color: Yellow Brown
- Coconut Tree leaf color: Green
Care of Old Man Cactus and Coconut Tree
Care of Old Man Cactus and Coconut Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Old Man Cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Coconut Tree pruning is done Cut limbs and Remove dead branches. In summer Old Man Cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Coconut Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.