Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Perennial
Origin
Mexico
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Southern Asia, Western Asia
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
Dry areas, Forest margins, gardens, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
Roadsides, sand dunes, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Pink
Yellow, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Spring
White
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White
Green, Light Yellow, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
White
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Funnel shaped
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Water when soil is dry
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
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
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Insects
Allergy
Skin irritation
Abdominal pain, Constipation, Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Making cosmetics, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Eczema
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Hair
Root
Other Uses
Hair is used in making sweaters, Showy Purposes
Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, 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
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CEPHALOCEREUS senilis
MALUS domestica 'Winesap'
Common Name
Bunny Cactus
White Persian Cat cactus
Apple, Dessert Apple, Winesap Apple
In Hindi
ओल्ड मैन कैक्टस
Primula sieboldii
In German
Old Man Cactus
Siebolds Primel
In French
Old Man Cactus
Primrose japonaise
In Spanish
Viejo Cactus
Primula sieboldii
In Greek
Γέρος Cactus
Primula sieboldii
In Portuguese
Old Man Cactus
Primula sieboldii
In Polish
Stary Cactus
Pierwiosnek Siebolda
In Latin
Senem Cactus
Primula sieboldii
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Myrtales
Family
Cactaceae
Onagraceae
Genus
Cephalocereus
Oenothera
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Pachycereeae
Onagreae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Onagroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Old Man Cactus and Japanese primrose
Season and care of Old Man Cactus and Japanese primrose is important to know. While considering everything about Old Man Cactus and Japanese primrose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Old Man Cactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Japanese primrose season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Old Man Cactus is Loam, Sand and for Japanese primrose is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Old Man Cactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Japanese primrose is Acidic, Neutral.
Old Man Cactus and Japanese primrose Physical Information
Old Man Cactus and Japanese primrose physical information is very important for comparison. Old Man Cactus height is 460.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Japanese primrose height is 370.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Old Man Cactus and Japanese primrose are as follows:
Old Man Cactus flower color: Pink
Old Man Cactus leaf color: White
Japanese primrose flower color: White
- Japanese primrose leaf color: Green
Care of Old Man Cactus and Japanese primrose
Care of Old Man Cactus and Japanese primrose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Old Man Cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Japanese primrose 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 Japanese primrose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.