Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Fruit
Types
Not Available
Avalon Lemon, Bears Lemon, Buddha's Hand, Bush Lemon, Citron
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dry areas, Forest margins, gardens, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
Mixed deciduous forest, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
9-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Pink
Yellow, Lemon yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
White
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
White
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Funnel shaped
Oval
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
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
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
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, occasional watering once established
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
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
Generally pruned to waist height, pruning needed for strong structure, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Grasshoppers, Leafminers, Red blotch, Rust, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Drought and Salt
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation
Diarrhea, Hyperacidity, Sore Throat, Whooping Cough
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Glowing Skin, Maintains teeth healthy, Making cosmetics, Nourishes scalp, Perfumes, Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Acne, Antibacterial, Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Bone strength, Digestion problems, Hangover, Healthy teeth, Nutrients, Obesity, Oral health, Skin irritation
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Hair
Bark, Fruits, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Hair is used in making sweaters, Showy Purposes
Air freshner, Biomass for fuel, Can be made into a herbal tea, Leaves are used as mosquito repellent, Making Perfumes, Preferably used as black tea, Used as a nutritious food item
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
CEPHALOCEREUS senilis
CITRUS limon
Common Name
Bunny Cactus
White Persian Cat cactus
Lemon
In Hindi
ओल्ड मैन कैक्टस
नींबू
In German
Old Man Cactus
Citrone or Limone or Zitrone
In French
Old Man Cactus
Citron or Citronnier
In Spanish
Viejo Cactus
Limón or Limonero
In Greek
Γέρος Cactus
Λεμόνι [Lemóni]
In Portuguese
Old Man Cactus
Limão
In Polish
Stary Cactus
Cytrynowy
In Latin
Senem Cactus
Limon
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Sapindales
Family
Cactaceae
Rutaceae
Genus
Cephalocereus
Citrus
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Rosids
Tribe
Pachycereeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Old Man Cactus and Lemon
Season and care of Old Man Cactus and Lemon is important to know. While considering everything about Old Man Cactus and Lemon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Old Man Cactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Lemon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Old Man Cactus is Loam, Sand and for Lemon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Old Man Cactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Lemon is Acidic, Neutral.
Old Man Cactus and Lemon Physical Information
Old Man Cactus and Lemon physical information is very important for comparison. Old Man Cactus height is 460.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Lemon height is 120.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Old Man Cactus and Lemon are as follows:
Old Man Cactus flower color: Pink
Old Man Cactus leaf color: White
Lemon flower color: White
- Lemon leaf color: Green
Care of Old Man Cactus and Lemon
Care of Old Man Cactus and Lemon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Old Man Cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Lemon pruning is done Generally pruned to waist height, pruning needed for strong structure, 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 Lemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.