Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Perennial
Origin
Mexico
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Dry areas, Forest margins, gardens, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
Mediterranean region
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
8-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Light Pink
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
White
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
White
Gray, Silver
Leaf Shape
Funnel shaped
Long Narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Water when soil is dry
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after flowering, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in late summer or fall, Prune in spring, Prune to control growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Grasshoppers
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Skin irritation
Headache
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Cold, Nausia, Treating fever, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Hair
Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Hair is used in making sweaters, Showy Purposes
Air freshner, Used as an insecticide
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
CEPHALOCEREUS senilis
LAVANDULA multifida
Common Name
Bunny Cactus
White Persian Cat cactus
Hedge Lavender
In Hindi
ओल्ड मैन कैक्टस
Lavender
In German
Old Man Cactus
Lavendel
In French
Old Man Cactus
Lavande
In Spanish
Viejo Cactus
Lavanda
In Greek
Γέρος Cactus
λεβάντα
In Portuguese
Old Man Cactus
Lavanda
In Polish
Stary Cactus
Lawenda
In Latin
Senem Cactus
Lavendula
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
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 Hedge Lavender
Season and care of Old Man Cactus and Hedge Lavender is important to know. While considering everything about Old Man Cactus and Hedge Lavender Care, growing season is an essential factor. Old Man Cactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Hedge Lavender season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Old Man Cactus is Loam, Sand and for Hedge Lavender is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Old Man Cactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Hedge Lavender is Neutral, Alkaline.
Old Man Cactus and Hedge Lavender Physical Information
Old Man Cactus and Hedge Lavender physical information is very important for comparison. Old Man Cactus height is 460.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Hedge Lavender height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Old Man Cactus and Hedge Lavender are as follows:
Old Man Cactus flower color: Pink
Old Man Cactus leaf color: White
Hedge Lavender flower color: Blue Violet
- Hedge Lavender leaf color: Sea Green and Gray Green
Care of Old Man Cactus and Hedge Lavender
Care of Old Man Cactus and Hedge Lavender include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Old Man Cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Hedge Lavender pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after flowering, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in late summer or fall, Prune in spring and Prune to control growth. In summer Old Man Cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Hedge Lavender needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.