Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Tree
Origin
Mexico
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Lagerstroemia villosa, Lagerstroemia subcostata, Lagerstroemia microcarpa
Habitat
Dry areas, Forest margins, gardens, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
Coastal Regions, Open Forest, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
6-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Pink
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
White
Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
White
Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Fall
White
Burgundy, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
White
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Funnel shaped
Cylindrical
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
From bulbs, Seedlings, Seperation, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Water when soil is dry
Needs watering once a week, Requires watering in the growing season
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
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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Beetles, Insects, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Skin irritation
allergic reaction, Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Hair
Flowers, Stem, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Hair is used in making sweaters, Showy Purposes
Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for woodware, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CEPHALOCEREUS senilis
LAGERSTROEMIA 'Arapaho'
Common Name
Bunny Cactus
White Persian Cat cactus
Hybrid Crapemyrtle
In Hindi
ओल्ड मैन कैक्टस
क्रेप मेहंदी
In German
Old Man Cactus
Crapemyrtle
In French
Old Man Cactus
Crapemyrtle
In Spanish
Viejo Cactus
Crapemyrtle
In Greek
Γέρος Cactus
Crapemyrtle
In Portuguese
Old Man Cactus
Crapemyrtle
In Polish
Stary Cactus
Crapemyrtle
In Latin
Senem Cactus
Crapemyrtle
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Myrtales
Family
Cactaceae
Lythraceae
Genus
Cephalocereus
Lagerstroemia
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Pachycereeae
Lagerstroemieae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Lagerstroemieae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Old Man Cactus and Crapemyrtle
Season and care of Old Man Cactus and Crapemyrtle is important to know. While considering everything about Old Man Cactus and Crapemyrtle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Old Man Cactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Crapemyrtle season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Old Man Cactus is Loam, Sand and for Crapemyrtle is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Old Man Cactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Crapemyrtle is Acidic, Neutral.
Old Man Cactus and Crapemyrtle Physical Information
Old Man Cactus and Crapemyrtle physical information is very important for comparison. Old Man Cactus height is 460.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Crapemyrtle height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Old Man Cactus and Crapemyrtle are as follows:
Old Man Cactus flower color: Pink
Old Man Cactus leaf color: White
Crapemyrtle flower color: Red
- Crapemyrtle leaf color: Dark Green and Burgundy
Care of Old Man Cactus and Crapemyrtle
Care of Old Man Cactus and Crapemyrtle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Old Man Cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Crapemyrtle pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, 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 Crapemyrtle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.