Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Tree
Origin
Mexico
Europe, Eastern Europe, Northern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa, Western Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Dry areas, Forest margins, gardens, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
Open Forest, open Woodlands, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
3-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pink
Red, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Pink
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
White
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White
Yellow, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
White
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Funnel shaped
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Slow
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Water when soil is dry
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water less during winter
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Decline, Powdery mildew, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Salt
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Skin irritation
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Hair
Bark, Seeds, Stem, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Hair is used in making sweaters, Showy Purposes
Economic Purpose, Used in construction, Used in pulpwood and lumber production
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
CEPHALOCEREUS senilis
QUERCUS robur
Common Name
Bunny Cactus
White Persian Cat cactus
English Oak
In Hindi
ओल्ड मैन कैक्टस
अंग्रेजी ओक
In German
Old Man Cactus
Englisch Oak
In French
Old Man Cactus
Chêne pédonculé
In Spanish
Viejo Cactus
Inglés Roble
In Greek
Γέρος Cactus
Αγγλικά Oak
In Portuguese
Old Man Cactus
Αγγλικά Oak
In Polish
Stary Cactus
dąb szypułkowy
In Latin
Senem Cactus
Oak Łacina
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Fagales
Family
Cactaceae
Fagaceae
Genus
Cephalocereus
Quercus
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Pachycereeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Old Man Cactus and English Oak
Season and care of Old Man Cactus and English Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Old Man Cactus and English Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Old Man Cactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and English Oak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Old Man Cactus is Loam, Sand and for English Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Old Man Cactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for English Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Old Man Cactus and English Oak Physical Information
Old Man Cactus and English Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Old Man Cactus height is 460.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas English Oak height is 1,520.00 cm and width 1,830.00 cm. The color specification of Old Man Cactus and English Oak are as follows:
Old Man Cactus flower color: Pink
Old Man Cactus leaf color: White
English Oak flower color: Red and Light Green
- English Oak leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Old Man Cactus and English Oak
Care of Old Man Cactus and English Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Old Man Cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and English Oak pruning is done 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 English Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
