Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Tree
Origin
Mexico
Central America, South America
Types
Not Available
not available
Habitat
Dry areas, Forest margins, gardens, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
Dry areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
12-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2
Habit
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink
White, Magenta, Rose, Light Green, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Pink
Magenta, Rose, Violet
Leaf Color in Spring
White
Green, Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
White
Green
Leaf Shape
Funnel shaped
Ovate
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
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
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
Do not water frequently
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune to control growth, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, very little fertilizers at a time
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Bees
Allergy
Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Used to establish native woodland
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Diarrhea, Dysentry, Piles
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Hair
Whole plant
Other Uses
Hair is used in making sweaters, Showy Purposes
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
CEPHALOCEREUS senilis
TRIPLARIS cumingiana
Common Name
Bunny Cactus
White Persian Cat cactus
Ant Tree, Long John
In Hindi
ओल्ड मैन कैक्टस
TRIPLARIS cumingiana
In German
Old Man Cactus
TRIPLARIS cumingiana
In French
Old Man Cactus
TRIPLARIS cumingiana
In Spanish
Viejo Cactus
TRIPLARIS cumingiana
In Greek
Γέρος Cactus
TRIPLARIS cumingiana
In Portuguese
Old Man Cactus
TRIPLARIS cumingiana
In Polish
Stary Cactus
TRIPLARIS cumingiana
In Latin
Senem Cactus
TRIPLARIS cumingiana
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Caryophyllales
Family
Cactaceae
Polygonaceae
Genus
Cephalocereus
Triplaris
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Pachycereeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Old Man Cactus and TRIPLARIS cumingiana
Wondering what are the properties of Old Man Cactus and TRIPLARIS cumingiana? We provide you with everything About Old Man Cactus and TRIPLARIS cumingiana. Old Man Cactus has thorns and TRIPLARIS cumingiana doesn't have thorns. Also Old Man Cactus does not have fragrant flowers. Old Man Cactus has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and TRIPLARIS cumingiana 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 TRIPLARIS cumingiana and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Old Man Cactus and TRIPLARIS cumingiana
Season and care of Old Man Cactus and TRIPLARIS cumingiana is important to know. While considering everything about Old Man Cactus and TRIPLARIS cumingiana Care, growing season is an essential factor. Old Man Cactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and TRIPLARIS cumingiana season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Old Man Cactus is Loam, Sand and for TRIPLARIS cumingiana is Loam while the PH of soil for Old Man Cactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for TRIPLARIS cumingiana is Acidic, Neutral.
Old Man Cactus and TRIPLARIS cumingiana Physical Information
Old Man Cactus and TRIPLARIS cumingiana physical information is very important for comparison. Old Man Cactus height is 460.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas TRIPLARIS cumingiana height is 1,680.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Old Man Cactus and TRIPLARIS cumingiana are as follows:
Old Man Cactus flower color: Pink
Old Man Cactus leaf color: White
TRIPLARIS cumingiana flower color: White, Magenta, Rose, Light Green and Violet
- TRIPLARIS cumingiana leaf color: Green, Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Old Man Cactus and TRIPLARIS cumingiana
Care of Old Man Cactus and TRIPLARIS cumingiana include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Old Man Cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and TRIPLARIS cumingiana pruning is done Prune to control growth and Remove dead branches. In summer Old Man Cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer TRIPLARIS cumingiana needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.