Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Texas, Canada
Mexico
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Wet lands
Dry areas, Forest margins, gardens, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
11-15
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Flower Color
Yellow green
Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Light Yellow, Ivory
Light Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Orange, Dark Green
White
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
White
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Orange, Orange Red
White
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
White
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Funnel shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires standing water
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
Irritate the mucus membrane, Rash, Skin irritation
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Sap
Bulbs, Hair
Other Uses
Used to make a black varnish for use in woodworking
Hair is used in making sweaters, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
TOXICODENDRON vernix
CEPHALOCEREUS senilis
Common Name
Poison Dogwood, Poison Elderberry, Poison Sumac, Swamp Sumac
Bunny Cactus
White Persian Cat cactus
In Hindi
toxicodendron vernix
ओल्ड मैन कैक्टस
In German
toxicodendron vernix
Old Man Cactus
In French
TOXICODENDRON vernix
Old Man Cactus
In Spanish
vérnix TOXICODENDRON
Viejo Cactus
In Greek
Toxicodendron vernix
Γέρος Cactus
In Portuguese
TOXICODENDRON vernix
Old Man Cactus
In Polish
toxicodendron vernix
Stary Cactus
In Latin
Natrum vernix
Senem Cactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Caryophyllales
Family
Anacardiaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Toxicodendron
Cephalocereus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Pachycereeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Cactoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Poison Sumac and Old Man Cactus
Wondering what are the properties of Poison Sumac and Old Man Cactus? We provide you with everything About Poison Sumac and Old Man Cactus. Poison Sumac doesn't have thorns and Old Man Cactus doesn't have thorns. Also Poison Sumac does not have fragrant flowers. Poison Sumac has allergic reactions like Irritate the mucus membrane, Rash and Skin irritation and Old Man Cactus has allergic reactions like Irritate the mucus membrane, Rash and 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 Poison Sumac and Old Man Cactus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Poison Sumac and Old Man Cactus
Season and care of Poison Sumac and Old Man Cactus is important to know. While considering everything about Poison Sumac and Old Man Cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Poison Sumac season is Summer and Fall and Old Man Cactus season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Poison Sumac is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Old Man Cactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Poison Sumac is Acidic, Neutral and for Old Man Cactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Poison Sumac and Old Man Cactus Physical Information
Poison Sumac and Old Man Cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Poison Sumac height is 240.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Old Man Cactus height is 460.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Poison Sumac and Old Man Cactus are as follows:
Poison Sumac flower color: Yellow green
Poison Sumac leaf color: Green, Orange and Dark Green
Old Man Cactus flower color: Pink
- Old Man Cactus leaf color: White
Care of Poison Sumac and Old Man Cactus
Care of Poison Sumac and Old Man Cactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Poison Sumac pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Old Man Cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Poison Sumac 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.