Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Flowering Plants
Origin
Mexico
Europe, India, Northwestern Africa, United States, Western Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Dry areas, Forest margins, gardens, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
disturbed sites, Roadsides, stream banks, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink
Lavender, Light Pink, Pink, Purple, White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Pink
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
White
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
White
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Funnel shaped
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Water when soil is dry
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
cut main flower spike, Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Grasshoppers
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Small mammals
Allergy
Skin irritation
Constipation, Diarrhea, Headache, Heartburn, Nausea, Pain and fatigue, Stomach pain, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Astringent, Diuretic, Laxative, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Hair
Flowers, Rose Hip
Other Uses
Hair is used in making sweaters, Showy Purposes
Making Perfumes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CEPHALOCEREUS senilis
Rosa Arkansana
Common Name
Bunny Cactus
White Persian Cat cactus
Prairie Rose, Wild Prairie Rose
In Hindi
ओल्ड मैन कैक्टस
Rosa arkansana
In German
Old Man Cactus
Rosa arkansana
In French
Old Man Cactus
Rosa arkansana
In Spanish
Viejo Cactus
Rosa arkansana
In Greek
Γέρος Cactus
Rosa arkansana
In Portuguese
Old Man Cactus
Rosa arkansana
In Polish
Stary Cactus
Rosa arkansana
In Latin
Senem Cactus
Rosa arkansana
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Rosales
Family
Cactaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Pachycereeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Old Man Cactus and Prairie Wild Rose
Season and care of Old Man Cactus and Prairie Wild Rose is important to know. While considering everything about Old Man Cactus and Prairie Wild Rose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Old Man Cactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Prairie Wild Rose season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Old Man Cactus is Loam, Sand and for Prairie Wild Rose is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Old Man Cactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Prairie Wild Rose is Alkaline.
Old Man Cactus and Prairie Wild Rose Physical Information
Old Man Cactus and Prairie Wild Rose physical information is very important for comparison. Old Man Cactus height is 460.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Prairie Wild Rose height is 300.00 cm and width 200.00 cm. The color specification of Old Man Cactus and Prairie Wild Rose are as follows:
Old Man Cactus flower color: Pink
Old Man Cactus leaf color: White
Prairie Wild Rose flower color: Lavender, Light Pink, Pink, Purple and White
- Prairie Wild Rose leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Old Man Cactus and Prairie Wild Rose
Care of Old Man Cactus and Prairie Wild Rose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Old Man Cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Prairie Wild Rose pruning is done cut main flower spike, Remove dead branches and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Old Man Cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Prairie Wild Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.