Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Mexico
Central America
Types
Not Available
Echeveria halbingeri, Echeveria elegans
Habitat
Dry areas, Forest margins, gardens, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
Dry areas, Rocky areas, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
8-11
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
12 - 10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
8,9,12,24
Habit
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Pink
Light Pink, Light Yellow, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Pink
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
White
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
White
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White
Pink
Leaf Color in Winter
White
Light Green, Light Pink, Lime Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Funnel shaped
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
All year
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Dry, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
All year
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Leaf Cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Water when soil is dry
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Never Over-water, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Requires regular watering
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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Sandy, Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Insects, Mealybugs, Red blotch, Red spider mite, Scale, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Insects, Mealybugs
Allergy
Skin irritation
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification, Versatility
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Hair
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Hair is used in making sweaters, Showy Purposes
Cosmetics, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Houseplant, Rock Garden, Showy Tree
Botanical Name
CEPHALOCEREUS senilis
ECHEVERIA
Common Name
Bunny Cactus
White Persian Cat cactus
Oliverella Rose, Urbinia Rose
In Hindi
ओल्ड मैन कैक्टस
Echeveria
In German
Old Man Cactus
Echeveria
In French
Old Man Cactus
Echeveria
In Spanish
Viejo Cactus
Echeveria
In Greek
Γέρος Cactus
Echeveria
In Portuguese
Old Man Cactus
Echeveria
In Polish
Stary Cactus
Echeveria
In Latin
Senem Cactus
Aeonium
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Saxifragales
Family
Cactaceae
Crassulaceae
Genus
Cephalocereus
Echeveria
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Pachycereeae
Sedeae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Sedoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Old Man Cactus and Echeveria
Season and care of Old Man Cactus and Echeveria is important to know. While considering everything about Old Man Cactus and Echeveria Care, growing season is an essential factor. Old Man Cactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Echeveria season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Old Man Cactus is Loam, Sand and for Echeveria is Dry, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Old Man Cactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Echeveria is Slightly Acidic.
Old Man Cactus and Echeveria Physical Information
Old Man Cactus and Echeveria physical information is very important for comparison. Old Man Cactus height is 460.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Echeveria height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Old Man Cactus and Echeveria are as follows:
Old Man Cactus flower color: Pink
Old Man Cactus leaf color: White
Echeveria flower color: Light Pink, Light Yellow and Orange
- Echeveria leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Care of Old Man Cactus and Echeveria
Care of Old Man Cactus and Echeveria include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Old Man Cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Echeveria pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Old Man Cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Echeveria needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.