Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Herbs
Origin
Mexico
Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Not Available
Lodden Blue, Royal Velvet,Sachet,Sharon Roberts,Mitchem Gray
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dry areas, Forest margins, gardens, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
Rocky Mountains, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
5-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink
Purple, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Pink
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
White
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
White
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Funnel shaped
Pinnate
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Cuttings, Divison, Layering, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Water when soil is dry
Keep the Soil well drained, Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
cuckoo spot, Gray mold, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects, pollinators
Allergy
Skin irritation
Skin irritation, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Formal Garden, Hanging Basket, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Beautiful Skin, Good Cleanser, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Perfumes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Deer resistant, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Antiseptic, Appetizer, Cholagogue, Diuretic, Sedative, Stomachic, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Hair
Flowers
Other Uses
Hair is used in making sweaters, Showy Purposes
Air freshner, Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, For making oil for cosmetics, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as a condiment, Used as a flavouring in food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Container, Cutflower, Edging, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
CEPHALOCEREUS senilis
LAVANDULA angustifolia 'Munstead'
Common Name
Bunny Cactus
White Persian Cat cactus
English Lavender, Munstead Lavender
In Hindi
ओल्ड मैन कैक्टस
Lavandula angustifolia
In German
Old Man Cactus
Echter Lavendel
In French
Old Man Cactus
Lavandula angustifolia
In Spanish
Viejo Cactus
Lavandula angustifolia
In Greek
Γέρος Cactus
Lavandula angustifolia
In Portuguese
Old Man Cactus
Lavandula angustifolia
In Polish
Stary Cactus
Lawenda wąskolistna
In Latin
Senem Cactus
Lavandyla angystifolia
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Lamiales
Family
Cactaceae
Lamiaceae
Genus
Cephalocereus
Lavandula
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Pachycereeae
Lavanduleae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Nepetoideae, Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Old Man Cactus and Munstead Lavender
Season and care of Old Man Cactus and Munstead Lavender is important to know. While considering everything about Old Man Cactus and Munstead Lavender Care, growing season is an essential factor. Old Man Cactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Munstead Lavender season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Old Man Cactus is Loam, Sand and for Munstead Lavender is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Old Man Cactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Munstead Lavender is Neutral, Alkaline.
Old Man Cactus and Munstead Lavender Physical Information
Old Man Cactus and Munstead Lavender physical information is very important for comparison. Old Man Cactus height is 460.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Munstead Lavender height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Old Man Cactus and Munstead Lavender are as follows:
Old Man Cactus flower color: Pink
Old Man Cactus leaf color: White
Munstead Lavender flower color: Purple and Lavender
- Munstead Lavender leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Care of Old Man Cactus and Munstead Lavender
Care of Old Man Cactus and Munstead Lavender include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Old Man Cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Munstead Lavender 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 Munstead Lavender needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.