Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Cactus
Origin
Mexico
South America, Argentina, Brazil
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Dry areas, Forest margins, gardens, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
Desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
11-15
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
12-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Pink
Pink, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
White
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
White
Green
Leaf Shape
Funnel shaped
Toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Medium
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, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
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
Never Over-water
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
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Double
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Antioxidants, Indigestion, Oedema, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Hair
Fruits
Other Uses
Hair is used in making sweaters, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Fruit, Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
CEPHALOCEREUS senilis
CEREUS hildmannianus ssp. uruguayanus
Common Name
Bunny Cactus
White Persian Cat cactus
Peruvian Apple Cactus
In Hindi
ओल्ड मैन कैक्टस
Peruvian Apple cactus
In German
Old Man Cactus
Peruanische Apple-Kaktus
In French
Old Man Cactus
Péruvienne d'Apple Cactus
In Spanish
Viejo Cactus
Peruana de Apple Cactus
In Greek
Γέρος Cactus
Του Περού μήλο κάκτος
In Portuguese
Old Man Cactus
Cactus a Apple peruana
In Polish
Stary Cactus
Peruwiański Jabłko Cactus
In Latin
Senem Cactus
Apple Peruviani Cactus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Caryophyllidae
Family
Cactaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Cephalocereus
Cereus
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Pachycereeae
Cereeae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Cactoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Old Man Cactus and Peruvian Apple Cactus
Season and care of Old Man Cactus and Peruvian Apple Cactus is important to know. While considering everything about Old Man Cactus and Peruvian Apple Cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Old Man Cactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Peruvian Apple Cactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Old Man Cactus is Loam, Sand and for Peruvian Apple Cactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Old Man Cactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Peruvian Apple Cactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Old Man Cactus and Peruvian Apple Cactus Physical Information
Old Man Cactus and Peruvian Apple Cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Old Man Cactus height is 460.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Peruvian Apple Cactus height is 300.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Old Man Cactus and Peruvian Apple Cactus are as follows:
Old Man Cactus flower color: Pink
Old Man Cactus leaf color: White
Peruvian Apple Cactus flower color: White and Yellow
- Peruvian Apple Cactus leaf color: Green
Care of Old Man Cactus and Peruvian Apple Cactus
Care of Old Man Cactus and Peruvian Apple Cactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Old Man Cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Peruvian Apple Cactus 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 Peruvian Apple Cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.