Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Flowering Plants, Ornamental Plant
Types
Not Available
Beau Narcisse, Belle de Crécy, Cardinal de Richelieu, Charles de Milles, Complicata
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dry areas, Forest margins, gardens, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
8-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Pink
Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Pink
Light Pink, Light Blue, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Spring
White
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
White
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Funnel shaped
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Late Summer, Mid Summer, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Slow
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
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
Requires a lot of watering, 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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
5-10-10 fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Black Spot, Japanese Beetles, Powdery mildew, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Flower
Yes
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Bugs
Allergy
Skin irritation
Asthma, contact allergic dermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
good for lips, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Asthma, Dehydration, Dermatitis, Eczema, Eye Problems, Fatigue, Gallbladder Diseases, Liver problems, Sore throat, Stomach aliments, Swelling, Ulcers, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Hair
Flowers
Other Uses
Hair is used in making sweaters, Showy Purposes
Can be made into a herbal tea, Cosmetics, Culinary use, Edible syrup, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as essential oil, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance, 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
Bedding Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CEPHALOCEREUS senilis
Rosa gallica
Common Name
Bunny Cactus
White Persian Cat cactus
Gallic rose, French rose, rose of Provins
In Hindi
ओल्ड मैन कैक्टस
फ्रेंच गुलाब
In German
Old Man Cactus
Essig-Rose
In French
Old Man Cactus
Rosa gallica
In Spanish
Viejo Cactus
Rosa gallica
In Greek
Γέρος Cactus
Rosa gallica
In Portuguese
Old Man Cactus
Rosa-rubra
In Polish
Stary Cactus
Róża francuska
In Latin
Senem Cactus
Gallica rosa
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Rosales
Family
Cactaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Pachycereeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Rosoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Old Man Cactus and French Rose
Season and care of Old Man Cactus and French Rose is important to know. While considering everything about Old Man Cactus and French Rose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Old Man Cactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and French Rose season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Old Man Cactus is Loam, Sand and for French Rose is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Old Man Cactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for French Rose is Acidic, Neutral.
Old Man Cactus and French Rose Physical Information
Old Man Cactus and French Rose physical information is very important for comparison. Old Man Cactus height is 460.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas French Rose height is 110.00 cm and width 80.00 cm. The color specification of Old Man Cactus and French Rose are as follows:
Old Man Cactus flower color: Pink
Old Man Cactus leaf color: White
French Rose flower color: Light Pink
- French Rose leaf color: Green
Care of Old Man Cactus and French Rose
Care of Old Man Cactus and French Rose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Old Man Cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and French Rose 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 French Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.