Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Tree
Origin
Mexico
Central Asia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Nepal, Southern Asia, Southern Europe
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dry areas, Forest margins, gardens, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
Cold Regions, Hills, Hillside
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pink
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Pink
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
White
Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
White
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
White
Green
Leaf Shape
Funnel shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
All year
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Budding, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Water when soil is dry
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Anthracnose, Armillaria mellea, Blight, Caterpillars, Crown gall, Crown rot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Frost
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Aphids, Bees, Beetles, Caterpillar, Small mammals
Allergy
Skin irritation
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, hallucinations, Headache, Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Absorbs huge amounts of CO2, Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Erosion control, Food for birds, Food for insects, Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Anemia, anti-cancer, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Diarrhea, Healing, Stomach spasms, Thoat infection
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Hair
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Hair is used in making sweaters, Showy Purposes
Making deodorants, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used as a laxative, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for making soaps, Used in biomass
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Groundcover
Botanical Name
CEPHALOCEREUS senilis
Myristica fragrans
Common Name
Bunny Cactus
White Persian Cat cactus
Nutmeg
In Hindi
ओल्ड मैन कैक्टस
जायफल
In German
Old Man Cactus
Muskatnuss
In French
Old Man Cactus
noix de muscade
In Spanish
Viejo Cactus
nuez moscada
In Greek
Γέρος Cactus
μοσχοκάρυδο
In Portuguese
Old Man Cactus
noz-moscada
In Polish
Stary Cactus
gałka muszkatołowa
In Latin
Senem Cactus
nutmeg
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Magnoliales
Genus
Cephalocereus
Myristica
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Pachycereeae
Myrteae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Myrtoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Old Man Cactus and Nutmeg
Season and care of Old Man Cactus and Nutmeg is important to know. While considering everything about Old Man Cactus and Nutmeg Care, growing season is an essential factor. Old Man Cactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Nutmeg season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Old Man Cactus is Loam, Sand and for Nutmeg is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Old Man Cactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Nutmeg is Acidic, Neutral.
Old Man Cactus and Nutmeg Physical Information
Old Man Cactus and Nutmeg physical information is very important for comparison. Old Man Cactus height is 460.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Nutmeg height is 1,000.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Old Man Cactus and Nutmeg are as follows:
Old Man Cactus flower color: Pink
Old Man Cactus leaf color: White
Nutmeg flower color: Not Available
- Nutmeg leaf color: Green and Copper
Care of Old Man Cactus and Nutmeg
Care of Old Man Cactus and Nutmeg include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Old Man Cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Nutmeg pruning is done In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead leaves. In summer Old Man Cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Nutmeg needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.