Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Central America, South America
Mexico
Types
Golden Wax Bean, Romano bean
Cephalocereus senilis
Habitat
Fields, orchards
Dry areas, Forest margins, gardens, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
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
Vining/Climbing
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Flower Color
White, Pink, Lavender
Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
White, Green, Dark Red, Tan, Black
Light Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple, Dark Green
White
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
White
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
White
Leaf Color in Winter
-
White
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Funnel shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Birds, Butterflies, Caterpillar
-
Allergy
Diarrhea, Irritation to stomach
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Remove blemishes
-
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Diuretic, Emmoiliant, Menstrual Disorders
-
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bulbs, Hair
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Used as a nutritious food item
Hair is used in making sweaters, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Vine
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
PHASEOLUS vulgaris
CEPHALOCEREUS senilis
Common Name
Green Beans
Bunny Cactus
White Persian Cat cactus
In Hindi
फलियां
ओल्ड मैन कैक्टस
In German
Bohnen
Old Man Cactus
In French
haricots
Old Man Cactus
In Spanish
Green Beans
Viejo Cactus
In Greek
φασόλια
Γέρος Cactus
In Portuguese
feijões
Old Man Cactus
In Polish
fasola
Stary Cactus
In Latin
fabam
Senem Cactus
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fagales
Caryophyllales
Family
Fabaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Phaseolus
Cephalocereus
Clade
Dicotyledonous
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Spring Beans and Old Man Cactus
Season and care of Spring Beans and Old Man Cactus is important to know. While considering everything about Spring Beans and Old Man Cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Spring Beans season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Old Man Cactus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Spring Beans is Loam, Sand and for Old Man Cactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Spring Beans is Neutral, Alkaline and for Old Man Cactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Spring Beans and Old Man Cactus Physical Information
Spring Beans and Old Man Cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Spring Beans height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Old Man Cactus height is 460.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Spring Beans and Old Man Cactus are as follows:
Spring Beans flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
Spring Beans leaf color: Green, Purple and Dark Green
Old Man Cactus flower color: Pink
- Old Man Cactus leaf color: White
Care of Spring Beans and Old Man Cactus
Care of Spring Beans and Old Man Cactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Spring Beans 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 Spring Beans 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.