Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Cactus or Succulent
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Roadsides
Dry areas, Forest margins, gardens, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-14
11-15
Sunset Zone
10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brown, Light Green, 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
Green
White
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Funnel shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
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
Spring, Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water Deeply
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 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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
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
Flowers
Bulbs, Hair
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Hair is used in making sweaters, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Tropical, Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
CALLIANDRA californica
CEPHALOCEREUS senilis
Common Name
Baja fairy duster
Zapotillo
Chuparosa
Bunny Cactus
White Persian Cat cactus
In Hindi
tabardillo
ओल्ड मैन कैक्टस
In German
tabardillo
Old Man Cactus
In French
tabardillo
Old Man Cactus
In Spanish
tabardillo
Viejo Cactus
In Greek
Tabardillo
Γέρος Cactus
In Portuguese
Tabardillo
Old Man Cactus
In Polish
Tabardillo
Stary Cactus
In Latin
Tabardillo
Senem Cactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Caryophyllales
Family
Fabaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Calliandra
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 Tabardillo and Old Man Cactus
Season and care of Tabardillo and Old Man Cactus is important to know. While considering everything about Tabardillo and Old Man Cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tabardillo season is Spring and Fall and Old Man Cactus season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Tabardillo is Loam, Sand and for Old Man Cactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tabardillo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Old Man Cactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Tabardillo and Old Man Cactus Physical Information
Tabardillo and Old Man Cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Tabardillo height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Old Man Cactus height is 460.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Tabardillo and Old Man Cactus are as follows:
Tabardillo flower color: Red
Tabardillo leaf color: Green
Old Man Cactus flower color: Pink
- Old Man Cactus leaf color: White
Care of Tabardillo and Old Man Cactus
Care of Tabardillo and Old Man Cactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tabardillo 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 Tabardillo 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.