Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Europe, Asia
Mexico
Types
April Cross, Cherry Belle, Sicily Giant
Not Available
Habitat
Unknown
Dry areas, Forest margins, gardens, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
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 Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Light Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
White
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
White
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
White
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
White
Leaf Shape
Spinach Type
Funnel shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, Fertilize the soil instead of direct applying
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria leaf blight, Black root rot, Clubroot, Damping-off, Downy mildew, Fusarium wilt, Scab, white rust
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Headache, Itchiness, Skin rash, Stomach pain
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Bronchitis, Cancer, Cardiovascular problems, constipation, Dehydration, Diabetes, Fever, High blood pressure, Immunity, Insect Bites, Jaundice, Kidney problems, Leucoderma, Liver problems, Piles, Respiratory Disorders, Skin Disorders, Sore throat, Urinary tract problems, Vitamin C, Weight loss
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Bulbs, Hair
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food
Hair is used in making sweaters, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
RHAPHANUS sativus
CEPHALOCEREUS senilis
Common Name
Radish plant
Bunny Cactus
White Persian Cat cactus
In Hindi
मूली
ओल्ड मैन कैक्टस
In German
Rettich Pflanze
Old Man Cactus
In French
usine de radis
Old Man Cactus
In Spanish
planta de rábano
Viejo Cactus
In Greek
φυτικά ραπανάκι
Γέρος Cactus
In Portuguese
planta radish
Old Man Cactus
In Polish
rzodkiewka roślin
Stary Cactus
In Latin
raphanus herba
Senem Cactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Capparales
Caryophyllales
Family
Brassicaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Raphanus
Cephalocereus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Pachycereeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Cactoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Radish Plant and Old Man Cactus
Season and care of Radish Plant and Old Man Cactus is important to know. While considering everything about Radish Plant and Old Man Cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Radish Plant season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Old Man Cactus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Radish Plant is Loam and for Old Man Cactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Radish Plant is Neutral and for Old Man Cactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Radish Plant and Old Man Cactus Physical Information
Radish Plant and Old Man Cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Radish Plant height is 10.20 cm and width 10.20 cm whereas Old Man Cactus height is 460.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Radish Plant and Old Man Cactus are as follows:
Radish Plant flower color: White
Radish Plant leaf color: Green
Old Man Cactus flower color: Pink
- Old Man Cactus leaf color: White
Care of Radish Plant and Old Man Cactus
Care of Radish Plant and Old Man Cactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Radish Plant pruning is done No pruning needed and Old Man Cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Radish Plant 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.