Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Vegetable
Origin
Mexico
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Not Available
it is a type of cabbage
Habitat
Dry areas, Forest margins, gardens, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
agricultural areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Pink
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
White
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White
Red, Purple
Leaf Color in Fall
White
Red, Purple, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
White
Red, Purple, Burgundy
Leaf Shape
Funnel shaped
Spinach Type
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Water when soil is dry
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
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
Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize when new
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Anthracnose, Aphids, Bacterial soft rot, Beet armyworm, Black rot, Blackleg, Cabbage looper, Cabbageworm, Clubroot, Cutworms, Damping-off, Diamondback moth, Downy mildew, Flea Beetles, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Ring spot, Root knot nematode, Slugs, Snails, Thripes, Watery soft rot, White mold, white rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Cancer, Detoxifies lever, Glucose
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Hair
Leaves
Other Uses
Hair is used in making sweaters, Showy Purposes
Culinary use, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
CEPHALOCEREUS senilis
BRASSICA oleracea 'Red Express'
Common Name
Bunny Cactus
White Persian Cat cactus
Red Cabbage, Red Express Cabbage
In Hindi
ओल्ड मैन कैक्टस
लाल पत्ता गोभी
In German
Old Man Cactus
Rotkohl
In French
Old Man Cactus
Chou rouge
In Spanish
Viejo Cactus
Repollo rojo
In Greek
Γέρος Cactus
Κόκκινο λάχανο
In Portuguese
Old Man Cactus
Red Cabbage
In Polish
Stary Cactus
Czerwona kapusta
In Latin
Senem Cactus
Brassica Rubrum
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Brassicales
Family
Cactaceae
Brassicaceae
Genus
Cephalocereus
Brassica
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Pachycereeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Old Man Cactus and Red Cabbage
Season and care of Old Man Cactus and Red Cabbage is important to know. While considering everything about Old Man Cactus and Red Cabbage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Old Man Cactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Red Cabbage season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Old Man Cactus is Loam, Sand and for Red Cabbage is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Old Man Cactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Red Cabbage is Acidic.
Old Man Cactus and Red Cabbage Physical Information
Old Man Cactus and Red Cabbage physical information is very important for comparison. Old Man Cactus height is 460.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Red Cabbage height is 20.30 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Old Man Cactus and Red Cabbage are as follows:
Old Man Cactus flower color: Pink
Old Man Cactus leaf color: White
Red Cabbage flower color: Yellow
- Red Cabbage leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Old Man Cactus and Red Cabbage
Care of Old Man Cactus and Red Cabbage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Old Man Cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Red Cabbage pruning is done Requires very little pruning. In summer Old Man Cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Cabbage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.