Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Types
Not Available
Lobelia aberdarica, Lobelia leschenaultiana, Lobelia canbyi
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dry areas, Forest margins, gardens, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
Open areas, River side, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 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
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Pink
Blue, Red, Violet, White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Pink
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
White
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
White
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Funnel shaped
Cushion
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Fall, Early Summer, Late Summer, Mid fall, Mid Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
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
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune after flowering, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Botrytis Blight, Crown rot, Pythium rot, Stem spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Skin irritation
coma, convulsions, Diarrhea, exhaustion, Nausea, salivation, Vomiting, weakness
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Asthma, Bronchitis, Croup
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Hair
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Hair is used in making sweaters, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Bedding Plant, Bog Garden, Edging, Foundation, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
CEPHALOCEREUS senilis
Lobelia laxiflora
Common Name
Bunny Cactus
White Persian Cat cactus
Lobelia
In Hindi
ओल्ड मैन कैक्टस
Lobelia
In German
Old Man Cactus
Lobelie
In French
Old Man Cactus
Lobelia
In Spanish
Viejo Cactus
Lobelia
In Greek
Γέρος Cactus
λοβηλία
In Portuguese
Old Man Cactus
Lobélia
In Polish
Stary Cactus
Lobelia
In Latin
Senem Cactus
Lobelia
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Order
Caryophyllales
Asterales
Family
Cactaceae
Campanulaceae
Genus
Cephalocereus
Lobelia
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Pachycereeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Lobelioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Old Man Cactus and Lobelia
Season and care of Old Man Cactus and Lobelia is important to know. While considering everything about Old Man Cactus and Lobelia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Old Man Cactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Lobelia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Old Man Cactus is Loam, Sand and for Lobelia is Well drained while the PH of soil for Old Man Cactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Lobelia is Acidic.
Old Man Cactus and Lobelia Physical Information
Old Man Cactus and Lobelia physical information is very important for comparison. Old Man Cactus height is 460.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Lobelia height is 0.54 cm and width 0.38 cm. The color specification of Old Man Cactus and Lobelia are as follows:
Old Man Cactus flower color: Pink
Old Man Cactus leaf color: White
Lobelia flower color: Blue, Red, Violet and White
- Lobelia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Old Man Cactus and Lobelia
Care of Old Man Cactus and Lobelia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Old Man Cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Lobelia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune after flowering, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Old Man Cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lobelia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
