Old Man Cactus

Eastern Redbud

About Old Man Cactus and Eastern Redbud

Old Man Cactus

Eastern Redbud

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Cactus or Succulent

Tree

Origin

Mexico

Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Canada

Types

Cephalocereus senilis

Cercis

Number of Varieties

125

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Habitat

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

Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods

USDA Hardiness Zone

11-153-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-10

9-6

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24

1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20

Habit

Narrow Upright/Fastigiate

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

460.00 cm760.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

30.00 cm760.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Pink

White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Light Pink

Brown, Chocolate

Leaf Color in Spring

White

Purple, Plum

Leaf Color in Summer

White

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

White

Yellow, Yellow green

Leaf Color in Winter

White

Shape

Leaf Shape

Funnel shaped

Heart-shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall

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

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

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

Requires regular watering, Water more in summer

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

Ample Water

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

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

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

✔ ✘

Fragrant Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

✔ ✘

Foliage Texture

Bold

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

✔ ✘

Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Allergy

Skin irritation

Mild Allergen

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia

Part of Plant Used

Bulbs, Hair

Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds

Other Uses

Hair is used in making sweaters, Showy Purposes

Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as firewood, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware

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

Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CEPHALOCEREUS senilis

CERCIS canadensis

Common Name

Bunny Cactus White Persian Cat cactus

Eastern Redbud

In Hindi

ओल्ड मैन कैक्टस

Eastern Redbud

In German

Old Man Cactus

OstRedbud

In French

Old Man Cactus

Redbud Orient

In Spanish

Viejo Cactus

Eastern Redbud

In Greek

Γέρος Cactus

Ανατολική κουτσουπιά

In Portuguese

Old Man Cactus

Redbud oriental

In Polish

Stary Cactus

Redbud wschodniej

In Latin

Senem Cactus

Cercis

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Caryophyllales

Fabales

Family

Cactaceae

Fabaceae

Genus

Cephalocereus

Cercis

Clade

Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Pachycereeae

Cercideae

Subfamily

Cactoideae

Caesalpiniaceae

Number of Species

20010

1 27800

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Properties of Old Man Cactus and Eastern Redbud

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

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Season and Care of Old Man Cactus and Eastern Redbud

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

Old Man Cactus and Eastern Redbud Physical Information

Old Man Cactus and Eastern Redbud physical information is very important for comparison. Old Man Cactus height is 460.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Old Man Cactus and Eastern Redbud are as follows:

Old Man Cactus flower color: Pink
Old Man Cactus leaf color: White
Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum

Care of Old Man Cactus and Eastern Redbud

Care of Old Man Cactus and Eastern Redbud include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Old Man Cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Eastern Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches. In summer Old Man Cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Eastern Redbud needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.