Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus, Flowering Plants, Fruits, Houseplant, native plant natural landscaping, Ornamental Plants, Shrub
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Not Available
Mexico
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
In desert grasslands, Rocky Mountains, sandy seeps, Semi arid regions
Dry areas, Forest margins, gardens, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
11-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-10
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Flower Color
Lemon yellow, Light Green, Pink, Red
Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Purple, Purplish Green
Light Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
White
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
White
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
White
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
White
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Funnel shaped
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little 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
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Not Available
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
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
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Not Available
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Showy Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No
Showy Foliage
Not Available
No
Showy Bark
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Invasive
Not Available
No
Self-Sowing
Not Available
No
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Insignificant
No
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Not Applicable
Bulbs, Hair
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes
Hair is used in making sweaters, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Echinocereus dasyacanthus
CEPHALOCEREUS senilis
Common Name
Texas rainbow cactus, Spiny hedgehog cactus
Bunny Cactus
White Persian Cat cactus
In Hindi
Echinocereus dasyacanthus
ओल्ड मैन कैक्टस
In German
Echinocereus dasyacanthus
Old Man Cactus
In French
Echinocereus dasyacanthus
Old Man Cactus
In Spanish
Dasyacanthus echinocereus
Viejo Cactus
In Greek
Echinocereus dasyacanthus
Γέρος Cactus
In Portuguese
Echinocereus dasyacanthus
Old Man Cactus
In Polish
Echinocereus dasyacanthus
Stary Cactus
In Latin
Echinocereus dasyacanthus
Senem Cactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Caryophyllales
Family
Cactaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Echinocereus
Cephalocereus
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Pachycereeae
Pachycereeae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Cactoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Rainbow Cactus and Old Man Cactus
Wondering what are the properties of Rainbow Cactus and Old Man Cactus? We provide you with everything About Rainbow Cactus and Old Man Cactus. Rainbow Cactus doesn't have thorns and Old Man Cactus doesn't have thorns. Also Rainbow Cactus does not have fragrant flowers. Rainbow Cactus has allergic reactions like Not Available and Old Man Cactus has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Rainbow Cactus and Old Man Cactus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Rainbow Cactus and Old Man Cactus
Season and care of Rainbow Cactus and Old Man Cactus is important to know. While considering everything about Rainbow Cactus and Old Man Cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rainbow Cactus season is Not Available and Old Man Cactus season is Not Available. The type of soil for Rainbow Cactus is Not Available and for Old Man Cactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Rainbow Cactus is Not Available and for Old Man Cactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Rainbow Cactus and Old Man Cactus Physical Information
Rainbow Cactus and Old Man Cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Rainbow Cactus height is 7.60 cm and width 5.10 cm whereas Old Man Cactus height is 460.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Rainbow Cactus and Old Man Cactus are as follows:
Rainbow Cactus flower color: Lemon yellow, Light Green, Pink and Red
Rainbow Cactus leaf color: Not Available
Old Man Cactus flower color: Pink
- Old Man Cactus leaf color: White
Care of Rainbow Cactus and Old Man Cactus
Care of Rainbow Cactus and Old Man Cactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Rainbow Cactus 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 Rainbow Cactus 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.
