Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Cactus
Origin
Mexico
South America
Types
Not Available
Gymnocalycium alboareolatum , Gymnocalycium amerhauseri , Gymnocalycium andreae
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dry areas, Forest margins, gardens, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
Desert, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
9-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
13,21,22,23,24
Habit
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink
creamy white, Light Pink, Not Available, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Light Pink
Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
White
Green, Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
White
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
White
Green
Leaf Shape
Funnel shaped
Not Applicable
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
All year
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Sand, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Sandy
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
All year
Tolerances
Drought
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Offsets
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Water when soil is dry
Do not water excessively
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Dry
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No need to prune
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, can go long without fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Mealy bugs, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Ants, Mealybugs
Allergy
Skin irritation
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ornamental use
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Hair
Bark, Fruits
Other Uses
Hair is used in making sweaters, Showy Purposes
Decoration Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Showy Tree
Botanical Name
CEPHALOCEREUS senilis
GYMNOCALYCIUM
Common Name
Bunny Cactus
White Persian Cat cactus
Chin Cactus
In Hindi
ओल्ड मैन कैक्टस
Gymnocalycium
In German
Old Man Cactus
Gymnocalycium
In French
Old Man Cactus
Gymnocalycium
In Spanish
Viejo Cactus
Gymnocalycium
In Greek
Γέρος Cactus
Gymnocalycium
In Portuguese
Old Man Cactus
Gymnocalycium
In Polish
Stary Cactus
Gymnocalycium
In Latin
Senem Cactus
Gymnocalycium
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Caryophyllales
Family
Cactaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Cephalocereus
Gymnocalycium
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Pachycereeae
Trichocereeae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Cactoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Old Man Cactus and Gymnocalycium
Wondering what are the properties of Old Man Cactus and Gymnocalycium? We provide you with everything About Old Man Cactus and Gymnocalycium. Old Man Cactus has thorns and Gymnocalycium doesn't have thorns. Also Old Man Cactus does not have fragrant flowers. Old Man Cactus has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Gymnocalycium 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 Gymnocalycium and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Old Man Cactus and Gymnocalycium
Season and care of Old Man Cactus and Gymnocalycium is important to know. While considering everything about Old Man Cactus and Gymnocalycium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Old Man Cactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Gymnocalycium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Old Man Cactus is Loam, Sand and for Gymnocalycium is Sand, Sandy while the PH of soil for Old Man Cactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Gymnocalycium is Neutral.
Old Man Cactus and Gymnocalycium Physical Information
Old Man Cactus and Gymnocalycium physical information is very important for comparison. Old Man Cactus height is 460.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Gymnocalycium height is 12.50 cm and width 8.00 cm. The color specification of Old Man Cactus and Gymnocalycium are as follows:
Old Man Cactus flower color: Pink
Old Man Cactus leaf color: White
Gymnocalycium flower color: creamy white, Light Pink, Not Available and Pink
- Gymnocalycium leaf color: Green and Not Available
Care of Old Man Cactus and Gymnocalycium
Care of Old Man Cactus and Gymnocalycium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Old Man Cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Gymnocalycium pruning is done No need to prune. In summer Old Man Cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Gymnocalycium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.