Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Tree
Origin
Mexico
Europe, Northern Africa, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Cephalocereus senilis
Salix alba, Salix alba 'Vitellina'
Habitat
Dry areas, Forest margins, gardens, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
River side, Riverbanks, sluggish streams and rivers, stream banks, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Pink
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
White
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
White
-
Leaf Shape
Funnel shaped
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Very 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
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Water when soil is dry
Do not water frequently, 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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Caterpillars, Flea Beetles, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Heat And Humidity, Wet Site
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Skin irritation
Rhinitis
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Anodyne, anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Hypnotic, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Hair
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Hair is used in making sweaters, Showy Purposes
Charcoal, Paper pulp
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, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
CEPHALOCEREUS senilis
SALIX alba
Common Name
Bunny Cactus
White Persian Cat cactus
White Willow
In Hindi
ओल्ड मैन कैक्टस
White Willow
In German
Old Man Cactus
Oiite Oilloo
In French
Old Man Cactus
Le saule blanc
In Spanish
Viejo Cactus
Le saule blanco
In Greek
Γέρος Cactus
Λευκή ιτιά
In Portuguese
Old Man Cactus
O salgueiro branco
In Polish
Stary Cactus
wierzba biała
In Latin
Senem Cactus
Populus alba
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Malpighiales
Family
Cactaceae
Salicaceae
Genus
Cephalocereus
Salix
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Old Man Cactus and White Willow
Season and care of Old Man Cactus and White Willow is important to know. While considering everything about Old Man Cactus and White Willow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Old Man Cactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and White Willow season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Old Man Cactus is Loam, Sand and for White Willow is Loam while the PH of soil for Old Man Cactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for White Willow is Acidic, Neutral.
Old Man Cactus and White Willow Physical Information
Old Man Cactus and White Willow physical information is very important for comparison. Old Man Cactus height is 460.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas White Willow height is 2,290.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Old Man Cactus and White Willow are as follows:
Old Man Cactus flower color: Pink
Old Man Cactus leaf color: White
White Willow flower color: Yellow
- White Willow leaf color: Green
Care of Old Man Cactus and White Willow
Care of Old Man Cactus and White Willow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Old Man Cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and White Willow pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves 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 White Willow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.