Life Span
Perennial
Not Available
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Mexico
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Dry areas, Forest margins, gardens, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
Desert, Dry areas, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
9-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink
Hot Pink, Rose, Bronze
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Light Pink
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
White
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
White
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
White
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
White
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Funnel shaped
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Slow
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Repeat Bloomer
No
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Leaf Cutting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Water when soil is dry
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings
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
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions, Heat Tolerance, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders, Decorating walls
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Hair
Stem
Other Uses
Hair is used in making sweaters, Showy Purposes
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
CEPHALOCEREUS senilis
CYLINDROPUNTIA fulgida
Common Name
Bunny Cactus
White Persian Cat cactus
hanging chain cholla
In Hindi
ओल्ड मैन कैक्टस
jumping cholla
In German
Old Man Cactus
jumping cholla
In French
Old Man Cactus
jumping cholla
In Spanish
Viejo Cactus
jumping cholla
In Greek
Γέρος Cactus
jumping cholla
In Portuguese
Old Man Cactus
jumping cholla
In Polish
Stary Cactus
jumping cholla
In Latin
Senem Cactus
jumping cholla
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Caryophyllales
Family
Cactaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Cephalocereus
Cylindropuntia
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Pachycereeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Old Man Cactus and Jumping Cholla
Wondering what are the properties of Old Man Cactus and Jumping Cholla? We provide you with everything About Old Man Cactus and Jumping Cholla. Old Man Cactus has thorns and Jumping Cholla doesn't have thorns. Also Old Man Cactus does not have fragrant flowers. Old Man Cactus has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Jumping Cholla 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 Jumping Cholla and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Old Man Cactus and Jumping Cholla
Season and care of Old Man Cactus and Jumping Cholla is important to know. While considering everything about Old Man Cactus and Jumping Cholla Care, growing season is an essential factor. Old Man Cactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Jumping Cholla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Old Man Cactus is Loam, Sand and for Jumping Cholla is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Old Man Cactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Jumping Cholla is Neutral, Alkaline.
Old Man Cactus and Jumping Cholla Physical Information
Old Man Cactus and Jumping Cholla physical information is very important for comparison. Old Man Cactus height is 460.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Jumping Cholla height is 120.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Old Man Cactus and Jumping Cholla are as follows:
Old Man Cactus flower color: Pink
Old Man Cactus leaf color: White
Jumping Cholla flower color: Hot Pink, Rose and Bronze
- Jumping Cholla leaf color: Not Available
Care of Old Man Cactus and Jumping Cholla
Care of Old Man Cactus and Jumping Cholla include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Old Man Cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Jumping Cholla 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 Jumping Cholla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
