Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Flowering Plants
Origin
Mexico
Mediterranean, North Africa, Northern America
Types
Not Available
Anthony Peak Lupine, Silver Bush, Garden Lupine, Spider Lupine, Adonis Lupine
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dry areas, Forest margins, gardens, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
Pine barrens, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
3-7
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink
Blue, Pink, White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Light Pink
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
White
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
White
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Funnel shaped
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loose, Moist
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
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
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires a lot of watering, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loose, Moist
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune ocassionally
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Fusarium wilt, Root rot, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Bees
Allergy
Skin irritation
Abdominal pain, Asthma, Nausea, Swelling in the face, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Anthelmintic, Diuretic, Treatment of ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Hair
Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Hair is used in making sweaters, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Rock Garden
Botanical Name
CEPHALOCEREUS senilis
Lupinus
Common Name
Bunny Cactus
White Persian Cat cactus
Hybrid Lupine
In Hindi
ओल्ड मैन कैक्टस
वृक संयंत्र
In German
Old Man Cactus
lupine
In French
Old Man Cactus
usine de lupin
In Spanish
Viejo Cactus
planta de lupino
In Greek
Γέρος Cactus
φυτό λούπινο
In Portuguese
Old Man Cactus
tremoço planta
In Polish
Stary Cactus
łubin roślin
In Latin
Senem Cactus
Plinio herba
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Fabales
Family
Cactaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Cephalocereus
Lupinus
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Pachycereeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Faboideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Old Man Cactus and Lupine
Season and care of Old Man Cactus and Lupine is important to know. While considering everything about Old Man Cactus and Lupine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Old Man Cactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Lupine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Old Man Cactus is Loam, Sand and for Lupine is Loose, Moist while the PH of soil for Old Man Cactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Lupine is Slightly Acidic.
Old Man Cactus and Lupine Physical Information
Old Man Cactus and Lupine physical information is very important for comparison. Old Man Cactus height is 460.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Lupine height is 2.95 cm and width 1.50 cm. The color specification of Old Man Cactus and Lupine are as follows:
Old Man Cactus flower color: Pink
Old Man Cactus leaf color: White
Lupine flower color: Blue, Pink and White
- Lupine leaf color: Light Green
Care of Old Man Cactus and Lupine
Care of Old Man Cactus and Lupine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Old Man Cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Lupine pruning is done Prune ocassionally. In summer Old Man Cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lupine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
