Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Mexico
South America, Brazil
Types
Not Available
not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dry areas, Forest margins, gardens, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
Rocky areas, rocky outcrops, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
12-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Light Pink
Red, Violet
Leaf Color in Spring
White
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
White
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
White
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
White
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Funnel shaped
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Fast
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 Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Cuttings, Seedlings, Vegetative
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Water when soil is dry
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Regular watering required
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 damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Fruit Bats, Moths, pollinators
Allergy
Skin irritation
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, small hedge, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Hair
Fruits, Whole plant
Other Uses
Hair is used in making sweaters, Showy Purposes
Used as Ornamental plant, Used in construction, Used to feed livestock
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Showy
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Landscape, Rock Garden, Showy Tree, Wall
Botanical Name
CEPHALOCEREUS senilis
CEREUS jamacaru
Common Name
Bunny Cactus
White Persian Cat cactus
mandacaru, cardeiro, Night-blooming Cactus, Pleated Cereus
In Hindi
ओल्ड मैन कैक्टस
mandacaru
In German
Old Man Cactus
Cereus jamacaru
In French
Old Man Cactus
Cereus jamacaru
In Spanish
Viejo Cactus
Cereus jamacaru
In Greek
Γέρος Cactus
Mandacaru
In Portuguese
Old Man Cactus
Mandacaru
In Polish
Stary Cactus
Mandacaru
In Latin
Senem Cactus
Mandacaru
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Caryophyllales
Family
Cactaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Cephalocereus
Cereus
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Pachycereeae
Careeae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Cactoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Old Man Cactus and Mandacaru
Season and care of Old Man Cactus and Mandacaru is important to know. While considering everything about Old Man Cactus and Mandacaru Care, growing season is an essential factor. Old Man Cactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Mandacaru season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Old Man Cactus is Loam, Sand and for Mandacaru is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Old Man Cactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Mandacaru is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Old Man Cactus and Mandacaru Physical Information
Old Man Cactus and Mandacaru physical information is very important for comparison. Old Man Cactus height is 460.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Mandacaru height is 760.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Old Man Cactus and Mandacaru are as follows:
Old Man Cactus flower color: Pink
Old Man Cactus leaf color: White
Mandacaru flower color: White
- Mandacaru leaf color: Not Available
Care of Old Man Cactus and Mandacaru
Care of Old Man Cactus and Mandacaru include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Old Man Cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Mandacaru pruning is done 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 Mandacaru needs Regular watering required and in winter, it needs Average Water.