Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Tree
Origin
Mexico
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Not Available
Tabebuia chrysotricha, Tabebuia impetiginosa
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dry areas, Forest margins, gardens, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
Open Forest, Subtropical climates, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink
Light Yellow, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Pink
Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
White
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
White
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Funnel shaped
Trumpet
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Not Available
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
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
Average Water Needs
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
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
Prune lower leaves, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Fungal Diseases, Mites, Red blotch, Root rot, Scale, Spider mites, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Skin irritation
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Antibacterial, Diabetes, Hypotensive
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Hair
Bark, Fruits, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Hair is used in making sweaters, Showy Purposes
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Edible, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
CEPHALOCEREUS senilis
CECROPIA obtusifolia
Common Name
Bunny Cactus
White Persian Cat cactus
Trompetillo, Trumpet Tree
In Hindi
ओल्ड मैन कैक्टस
तुरही ट्री
In German
Old Man Cactus
Trompete Baum
In French
Old Man Cactus
Trompette Arbre
In Spanish
Viejo Cactus
Árbol de trompeta
In Greek
Γέρος Cactus
τρομπέτα Tree
In Portuguese
Old Man Cactus
Árvore de trombeta
In Polish
Stary Cactus
Trąbka Drzewo
In Latin
Senem Cactus
Tuba ligno
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Rosales
Family
Cactaceae
Cecropiaceae
Genus
Cephalocereus
Cecropia
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Pachycereeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Cecropia obtusifolia
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Old Man Cactus and Trumpet Tree
Season and care of Old Man Cactus and Trumpet Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Old Man Cactus and Trumpet Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Old Man Cactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Trumpet Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Old Man Cactus is Loam, Sand and for Trumpet Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Old Man Cactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Trumpet Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Old Man Cactus and Trumpet Tree Physical Information
Old Man Cactus and Trumpet Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Old Man Cactus height is 460.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Trumpet Tree height is 910.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Old Man Cactus and Trumpet Tree are as follows:
Old Man Cactus flower color: Pink
Old Man Cactus leaf color: White
Trumpet Tree flower color: Light Yellow and Gold
- Trumpet Tree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Old Man Cactus and Trumpet Tree
Care of Old Man Cactus and Trumpet Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Old Man Cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Trumpet Tree pruning is done Prune lower leaves, 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 Trumpet Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.