Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Tree
Origin
Mexico
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Dry areas, Forest margins, gardens, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
Hot climate regions, low mountains, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
6-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pink
Red, Light Green, Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Pink
Tan, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
White
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White
Yellow, Orange, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
White
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Funnel shaped
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Water when soil is dry
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Does not require lot of watering
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
cut main flower spike, Prune every year, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Bonemeal, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Azalea leaf gall, Fusarium leaf spot, Leaf rust, Mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Skin irritation
Eczema, Rhinitis, Runny nose
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Blood purifying, Reduce Bruises, Weightloss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Gout, Obesity, Snoring
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Hair
Bark, Stem
Other Uses
Hair is used in making sweaters, Showy Purposes
Animal Feed, Biodiesel, Recovering internal injuries
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
CEPHALOCEREUS senilis
QUERCUS phellos
Common Name
Bunny Cactus
White Persian Cat cactus
Willow Oak
In Hindi
ओल्ड मैन कैक्टस
Overcup ओक
In German
Old Man Cactus
Overcup Oak
In French
Old Man Cactus
Overcup Oak
In Spanish
Viejo Cactus
Overcup Roble
In Greek
Γέρος Cactus
Overcup Oak
In Portuguese
Old Man Cactus
Overcup Oak
In Polish
Stary Cactus
Overcup Dąb
In Latin
Senem Cactus
Oryza
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Fagales
Family
Cactaceae
Fagaceae
Genus
Cephalocereus
Quercus
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Pachycereeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Amaryllidoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Old Man Cactus and Willow Oak
Season and care of Old Man Cactus and Willow Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Old Man Cactus and Willow Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Old Man Cactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Willow Oak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Old Man Cactus is Loam, Sand and for Willow Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Old Man Cactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Willow Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Old Man Cactus and Willow Oak Physical Information
Old Man Cactus and Willow Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Old Man Cactus height is 460.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Willow Oak height is 1,220.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Old Man Cactus and Willow Oak are as follows:
Old Man Cactus flower color: Pink
Old Man Cactus leaf color: White
Willow Oak flower color: Red, Light Green and Chartreuse
- Willow Oak leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Old Man Cactus and Willow Oak
Care of Old Man Cactus and Willow Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Old Man Cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Willow Oak pruning is done cut main flower spike, Prune every year, 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 Willow Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
