Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Vegetable
Origin
Mexico
South America
Types
Cephalocereus senilis
Runner Peanuts, Virginia Peanuts, Spanish Peanuts
Habitat
Dry areas, Forest margins, gardens, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
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Habit
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Clump-Forming
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Pink
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
White
Yellow
Leaf Color in Summer
White
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
White
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Funnel shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
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
Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
5-10-10 fertilizer, High amounts of nutrients, Magnesium, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Skin irritation
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling, Urticaria
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
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Good for skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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Alzheimer’s Disease, Colon Cancer, Coronary diseases, Energy, Fertility, Fights Depression, Gallbladder Diseases, Heart problems, Infections, Minerals, Nerve pain, Regulates Blood Sugar, Stomach Cancer
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Hair
Seeds
Other Uses
Hair is used in making sweaters, Showy Purposes
For making oil, Used As Food, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Botanical Name
CEPHALOCEREUS senilis
ARACHIS hypogaea
Common Name
Bunny Cactus
White Persian Cat cactus
Peanut
In Hindi
ओल्ड मैन कैक्टस
मूंगफली
In German
Old Man Cactus
Erdnuss
In French
Old Man Cactus
Cacahuète
In Spanish
Viejo Cactus
Maní
In Greek
Γέρος Cactus
Αράπικο φιστίκι
In Portuguese
Old Man Cactus
Amendoim
In Polish
Stary Cactus
Arachid
In Latin
Senem Cactus
Peanut
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Fabales
Family
Cactaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Cephalocereus
Arachis
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Pachycereeae
Dalbergieae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Faboideae
Season and Care of Old Man Cactus and Peanut
Season and care of Old Man Cactus and Peanut is important to know. While considering everything about Old Man Cactus and Peanut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Old Man Cactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Peanut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Old Man Cactus is Loam, Sand and for Peanut is Sandy while the PH of soil for Old Man Cactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Peanut is Acidic.
Old Man Cactus and Peanut Physical Information
Old Man Cactus and Peanut physical information is very important for comparison. Old Man Cactus height is 460.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Peanut height is 45.72 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Old Man Cactus and Peanut are as follows:
Old Man Cactus flower color: Pink
Old Man Cactus leaf color: White
Peanut flower color: Yellow
- Peanut leaf color: Yellow
Care of Old Man Cactus and Peanut
Care of Old Man Cactus and Peanut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Old Man Cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Peanut pruning is done . In summer Old Man Cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Peanut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.