Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Europe, Russia
Mexico
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Roadsides, sand dunes, Waste areas
Dry areas, Forest margins, gardens, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
11-15
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Flower Color
Light Yellow
Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Tan
Light Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
White
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
White
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
White
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
White
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Funnel shaped
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Slow
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
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Water when soil is dry
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, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Slugs, Snails
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Variety of soil types
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Not Available
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Constipation, Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Making cosmetics, Stops hair loss
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Eczema
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Root
Bulbs, Hair
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Hair is used in making sweaters, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Primula elatior
CEPHALOCEREUS senilis
Common Name
Oxlip, true oxlip
Bunny Cactus
White Persian Cat cactus
In Hindi
Oxlip
ओल्ड मैन कैक्टस
In German
Hohe Schlüsselblume
Old Man Cactus
In French
La Primevère élevée ou Primevère des bois
Old Man Cactus
In Spanish
Primula elatior
Viejo Cactus
In Greek
δακράκι
Γέρος Cactus
In Portuguese
Oxlip
Old Man Cactus
In Polish
Oxlip
Stary Cactus
In Latin
Oxlip
Senem Cactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Myrtales
Caryophyllales
Family
Onagraceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Oenothera
Cephalocereus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Onagreae
Pachycereeae
Subfamily
Onagroideae
Cactoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Oxlip and Old Man Cactus
Season and care of Oxlip and Old Man Cactus is important to know. While considering everything about Oxlip and Old Man Cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Oxlip season is Summer and Old Man Cactus season is Summer. The type of soil for Oxlip is Loam, Sand and for Old Man Cactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Oxlip is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Old Man Cactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Oxlip and Old Man Cactus Physical Information
Oxlip and Old Man Cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Oxlip height is 30.00 cm and width 25.00 cm whereas Old Man Cactus height is 460.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Oxlip and Old Man Cactus are as follows:
Care of Oxlip and Old Man Cactus
Care of Oxlip and Old Man Cactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Oxlip pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Old Man Cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Oxlip needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Old Man Cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.