Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Tree
Origin
Mexico
Eastern Asia, China, Japan
Types
Not Available
Heronswood Globe , Kreukenberg Dwarf
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dry areas, Forest margins, gardens, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
shaded moist road banks, Wet Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
4-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pink
Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Pink
Green, Copper, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
White
Purple, Light Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
White
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White
Yellow, Gold, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
White
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Funnel shaped
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Water when soil is dry
Keep ground moist, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
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, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial leaf spot, Leafminers, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas, waterlogging
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation
sneezing, Sore eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Making cosmetics, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Hair
Whole plant
Other Uses
Hair is used in making sweaters, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in pulpwood and lumber production
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
CEPHALOCEREUS senilis
CERCIDIPHYLLUM japonicum
Common Name
Bunny Cactus
White Persian Cat cactus
Katsura Tree
In Hindi
ओल्ड मैन कैक्टस
Cercidiphyllum
In German
Old Man Cactus
Kuchenbäume
In French
Old Man Cactus
Cercidiphyllum
In Spanish
Viejo Cactus
Cercidiphyllum
In Greek
Γέρος Cactus
Cercidiphyllum
In Portuguese
Old Man Cactus
Cercidiphyllum
In Polish
Stary Cactus
Grujecznik
In Latin
Senem Cactus
Cercidiphyllum
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Hamamelidales
Family
Cactaceae
Cercidiphyllaceae
Genus
Cephalocereus
Cercidiphyllum
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Pachycereeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Old Man Cactus and Katsura Tree
Season and care of Old Man Cactus and Katsura Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Old Man Cactus and Katsura Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Old Man Cactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Katsura Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Old Man Cactus is Loam, Sand and for Katsura Tree is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Old Man Cactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Katsura Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Old Man Cactus and Katsura Tree Physical Information
Old Man Cactus and Katsura Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Old Man Cactus height is 460.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Katsura Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Old Man Cactus and Katsura Tree are as follows:
Old Man Cactus flower color: Pink
Old Man Cactus leaf color: White
Katsura Tree flower color: Red and Green
- Katsura Tree leaf color: Purple, Light Green and Bronze
Care of Old Man Cactus and Katsura Tree
Care of Old Man Cactus and Katsura Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Old Man Cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Katsura Tree pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead branches. In summer Old Man Cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Katsura Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.