Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Tree
Origin
Mexico
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Beaumont, Maroochy
Habitat
Dry areas, Forest margins, gardens, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
10-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 9, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pink
Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Pink
Green, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
White
Dark Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
White
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
White
Dark Green, Copper
Leaf Shape
Funnel shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
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
Requires regular watering
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Anthracnose, fungus, Mites, Scale, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
Yes
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Skin irritation
breathing problems, cramps, Diarrhea, Itchiness, Itchy eyes, Mouth itching, Nausea, Throat itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Hair
Whole plant
Other Uses
Hair is used in making sweaters, Showy Purposes
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
CEPHALOCEREUS senilis
MACADAMIA 'Beaumont'
Common Name
Bunny Cactus
White Persian Cat cactus
Macadamia
In Hindi
ओल्ड मैन कैक्टस
Macadamia
In German
Old Man Cactus
Macadamia
In French
Old Man Cactus
Macadamia
In Spanish
Viejo Cactus
Macadamia
In Greek
Γέρος Cactus
Macadamia
In Portuguese
Old Man Cactus
Macadamia
In Polish
Stary Cactus
Macadamia
In Latin
Senem Cactus
Macadamia
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Proteales
Family
Cactaceae
Proteaceae
Genus
Cephalocereus
Macadamia
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 Macadamia
Season and care of Old Man Cactus and Macadamia is important to know. While considering everything about Old Man Cactus and Macadamia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Old Man Cactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Macadamia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Old Man Cactus is Loam, Sand and for Macadamia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Old Man Cactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Macadamia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Old Man Cactus and Macadamia Physical Information
Old Man Cactus and Macadamia physical information is very important for comparison. Old Man Cactus height is 460.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Macadamia height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Old Man Cactus and Macadamia are as follows:
Old Man Cactus flower color: Pink
Old Man Cactus leaf color: White
Macadamia flower color: Pink and Light Pink
- Macadamia leaf color: Dark Green and Copper
Care of Old Man Cactus and Macadamia
Care of Old Man Cactus and Macadamia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Old Man Cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Macadamia pruning is done Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Old Man Cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Macadamia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.