Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Perennial
Origin
Mexico
Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Not Available
Melissa, Sachet
Habitat
Dry areas, Forest margins, gardens, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
Dry areas, Fields, meadows, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
5-8
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink
White, Purple, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Pink
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
White
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
White
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Funnel shaped
Small narrow short
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Fast
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
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Water when soil is dry
Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, occasional watering once established, Water occasionally, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Less Watering
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
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
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in late summer or fall, Prune twice a year, Remove damaged leaves, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Beetles, Botrytis Blight, Phytophthora, Rhizoctonia crown rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Insects
Allergy
Skin irritation
Avoid during Pregnancy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Antidepressant, Anxiety, Cancer, constipation, Cures constipation, Ear infections, Hair Loss, Itching, Lice, Menstrual Disorders, Migraines
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Hair
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Hair is used in making sweaters, Showy Purposes
Cosmetics, Decoration Purposes, Employed in herbal medicine, 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, Cutflower, Edging, Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
CEPHALOCEREUS senilis
LAVANDULA angustifolia 'Vera'
Common Name
Bunny Cactus
White Persian Cat cactus
English Lavender
In Hindi
ओल्ड मैन कैक्टस
अंग्रेजी लैवेंडर
In German
Old Man Cactus
Englisch Lavendel
In French
Old Man Cactus
Lavande anglaise
In Spanish
Viejo Cactus
Inglés lavanda
In Greek
Γέρος Cactus
Αγγλικά Λεβάντα
In Portuguese
Old Man Cactus
Inglês Lavender
In Polish
Stary Cactus
English Lavender
In Latin
Senem Cactus
anglicus Lavender
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Order
Caryophyllales
Lamiales
Family
Cactaceae
Lamiaceae
Genus
Cephalocereus
Lavandula
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Pachycereeae
Lavanduleae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Nepetoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Old Man Cactus and English Lavender
Season and care of Old Man Cactus and English Lavender is important to know. While considering everything about Old Man Cactus and English Lavender Care, growing season is an essential factor. Old Man Cactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and English Lavender season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Old Man Cactus is Loam, Sand and for English Lavender is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Old Man Cactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for English Lavender is Neutral, Alkaline.
Old Man Cactus and English Lavender Physical Information
Old Man Cactus and English Lavender physical information is very important for comparison. Old Man Cactus height is 460.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas English Lavender height is 30.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Old Man Cactus and English Lavender are as follows:
Old Man Cactus flower color: Pink
Old Man Cactus leaf color: White
English Lavender flower color: White, Purple, Lavender and Blue Violet
- English Lavender leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Care of Old Man Cactus and English Lavender
Care of Old Man Cactus and English Lavender include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Old Man Cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and English Lavender pruning is done Prune in late summer or fall, Prune twice a year, Remove damaged leaves and Remove hanging branches. In summer Old Man Cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer English Lavender needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.