Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Mexico
Southern Africa, Madagascar, Asia
Types
Not Available
Crassula
Habitat
Dry areas, Forest margins, gardens, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
Dry areas, Hillside, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
11-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink
White, Pink, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Light Pink
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
White
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
White
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Funnel shaped
Succulent
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
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Water when soil is dry
Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, Keep ground moist, Medium, Never Over-water, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Put diluted fertilizers, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Mealybugs, Red blotch, Scale, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Dry soil, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Indoor Air Purification, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Hair
Leaves
Other Uses
Hair is used in making sweaters, Showy Purposes
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
CEPHALOCEREUS senilis
CRASSULA
Common Name
Bunny Cactus
White Persian Cat cactus
Jade Plant, Lucky Plant, Money Tree
In Hindi
ओल्ड मैन कैक्टस
जेड पौधा
In German
Old Man Cactus
Geldbaum
In French
Old Man Cactus
Crassula ovata
In Spanish
Viejo Cactus
Crassula ovata
In Greek
Γέρος Cactus
crassula ovata
In Portuguese
Old Man Cactus
crassula ovata
In Polish
Stary Cactus
Crassula ovata
In Latin
Senem Cactus
Crassula ovata
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Saxifragales
Family
Cactaceae
Crassulaceae
Genus
Cephalocereus
Crassula
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Pachycereeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Crassuloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Old Man Cactus and Crassula Ovata
Season and care of Old Man Cactus and Crassula Ovata is important to know. While considering everything about Old Man Cactus and Crassula Ovata Care, growing season is an essential factor. Old Man Cactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Crassula Ovata season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Old Man Cactus is Loam, Sand and for Crassula Ovata is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Old Man Cactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Crassula Ovata is Neutral, Alkaline.
Old Man Cactus and Crassula Ovata Physical Information
Old Man Cactus and Crassula Ovata physical information is very important for comparison. Old Man Cactus height is 460.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Crassula Ovata height is 2.50 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Old Man Cactus and Crassula Ovata are as follows:
Old Man Cactus flower color: Pink
Old Man Cactus leaf color: White
Crassula Ovata flower color: White, Pink and Magenta
- Crassula Ovata leaf color: Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Old Man Cactus and Crassula Ovata
Care of Old Man Cactus and Crassula Ovata include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Old Man Cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Crassula Ovata pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Old Man Cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Crassula Ovata needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
