Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Tree
Origin
Mexico
Melanesia, Australia
Types
Cephalocereus senilis
Umbrella plant
Amate
Habitat
Dry areas, Forest margins, gardens, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Tropical regions, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink
Red, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Pink
Red, Purple
Leaf Color in Spring
White
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
White
Red, Purple
Leaf Shape
Funnel shaped
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Water when soil is dry
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water occasionally
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Skin irritation
Dermititis
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Arthritis, Asthma, Headache, Rheumatoid arthritis, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Hair
Root
Other Uses
Hair is used in making sweaters, Showy Purposes
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
CEPHALOCEREUS senilis
SCHEFFLERA actinophylla
Common Name
Bunny Cactus
White Persian Cat cactus
Octopus Tree
In Hindi
ओल्ड मैन कैक्टस
ऑक्टोपस पेड़
In German
Old Man Cactus
Octopus tree
In French
Old Man Cactus
arbre Octopus
In Spanish
Viejo Cactus
árbol pulpo
In Greek
Γέρος Cactus
χταπόδι δέντρο
In Portuguese
Old Man Cactus
Octopus árvore
In Polish
Stary Cactus
Ośmiornica drzewo
In Latin
Senem Cactus
polypus ligno
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Apiales
Family
Cactaceae
Araliaceae
Genus
Cephalocereus
Schefflera
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Aralioideae
Season and Care of Old Man Cactus and Octopus Tree
Season and care of Old Man Cactus and Octopus Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Old Man Cactus and Octopus Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Old Man Cactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Octopus Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Old Man Cactus is Loam, Sand and for Octopus Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Old Man Cactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Octopus Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Old Man Cactus and Octopus Tree Physical Information
Old Man Cactus and Octopus Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Old Man Cactus height is 460.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Octopus Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Old Man Cactus and Octopus Tree are as follows:
Old Man Cactus flower color: Pink
Old Man Cactus leaf color: White
Octopus Tree flower color: Red and Pink
- Octopus Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Old Man Cactus and Octopus Tree
Care of Old Man Cactus and Octopus Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Old Man Cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Octopus Tree 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 Octopus Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.