Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Cactus
Origin
Mexico
North America, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Dry areas, Forest margins, gardens, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
low mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
8-10
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Not Available
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Light Pink
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
White
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
White
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
White
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
White
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Funnel shaped
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Not Available
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
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
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
Needs very little 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
Bacterial soft rot, bees, Fungal Diseases, Mealy bugs, Scale, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Showy Fruit
No
Not Available
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Insects
Allergy
Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Removes dandruff, Skin inflammation, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
antimicrobial, Cardiac, High blood pressure, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Hair
Flowers, Stem
Other Uses
Hair is used in making sweaters, Showy Purposes
Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
CEPHALOCEREUS senilis
Trichocereus pachanoi
Common Name
Bunny Cactus
White Persian Cat cactus
Trichocereus
In Hindi
ओल्ड मैन कैक्टस
Trichocereus
In German
Old Man Cactus
Trichocereus
In French
Old Man Cactus
Trichocereus
In Spanish
Viejo Cactus
Trichocereus
In Greek
Γέρος Cactus
Trichocereus
In Portuguese
Old Man Cactus
Trichocereus
In Polish
Stary Cactus
Trichocereus
In Latin
Senem Cactus
Trichocereus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Caryophyllales
Family
Cactaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Cephalocereus
Echinopsis
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Pachycereeae
Trichocereeae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Cactoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Old Man Cactus and Trichocereus
Wondering what are the properties of Old Man Cactus and Trichocereus? We provide you with everything About Old Man Cactus and Trichocereus. Old Man Cactus has thorns and Trichocereus doesn't have thorns. Also Old Man Cactus does not have fragrant flowers. Old Man Cactus has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Trichocereus has allergic reactions like Skin irritation. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Old Man Cactus and Trichocereus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Old Man Cactus and Trichocereus
Season and care of Old Man Cactus and Trichocereus is important to know. While considering everything about Old Man Cactus and Trichocereus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Old Man Cactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Trichocereus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Old Man Cactus is Loam, Sand and for Trichocereus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Old Man Cactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Trichocereus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Old Man Cactus and Trichocereus Physical Information
Old Man Cactus and Trichocereus physical information is very important for comparison. Old Man Cactus height is 460.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Trichocereus height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Old Man Cactus and Trichocereus are as follows:
Old Man Cactus flower color: Pink
Old Man Cactus leaf color: White
Trichocereus flower color: White
- Trichocereus leaf color: Not Available
Care of Old Man Cactus and Trichocereus
Care of Old Man Cactus and Trichocereus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Old Man Cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Trichocereus 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 Trichocereus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
