Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
North America, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Mexico
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
low mountains
Dry areas, Forest margins, gardens, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
11-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-10
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Not Available
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
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
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
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
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
Acidic, 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
Bacterial soft rot, bees, Fungal Diseases, Mealy bugs, Scale, Spider mites
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Showy Fruit
Not Available
No
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Removes dandruff, Skin inflammation, Skin Problems
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial, Cardiac, High blood pressure, Wounds
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Stem
Bulbs, Hair
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant
Hair is used in making sweaters, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Trichocereus pachanoi
CEPHALOCEREUS senilis
Common Name
Trichocereus
Bunny Cactus
White Persian Cat cactus
In Hindi
Trichocereus
ओल्ड मैन कैक्टस
In German
Trichocereus
Old Man Cactus
In French
Trichocereus
Old Man Cactus
In Spanish
Trichocereus
Viejo Cactus
In Greek
Trichocereus
Γέρος Cactus
In Portuguese
Trichocereus
Old Man Cactus
In Polish
Trichocereus
Stary Cactus
In Latin
Trichocereus
Senem Cactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Caryophyllales
Family
Cactaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Echinopsis
Cephalocereus
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Trichocereeae
Pachycereeae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Cactoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Trichocereus and Old Man Cactus
Wondering what are the properties of Trichocereus and Old Man Cactus? We provide you with everything About Trichocereus and Old Man Cactus. Trichocereus has thorns and Old Man Cactus doesn't have thorns. Also Trichocereus does not have fragrant flowers. Trichocereus 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 Trichocereus and Old Man Cactus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Trichocereus and Old Man Cactus
Season and care of Trichocereus and Old Man Cactus is important to know. While considering everything about Trichocereus and Old Man Cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Trichocereus season is Not Available and Old Man Cactus season is Not Available. The type of soil for Trichocereus is Loam, Sand and for Old Man Cactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Trichocereus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Old Man Cactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Trichocereus and Old Man Cactus Physical Information
Trichocereus and Old Man Cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Trichocereus height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Old Man Cactus height is 460.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Trichocereus and Old Man Cactus are as follows:
Trichocereus flower color: White
Trichocereus leaf color: Not Available
Old Man Cactus flower color: Pink
- Old Man Cactus leaf color: White
Care of Trichocereus and Old Man Cactus
Care of Trichocereus and Old Man Cactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Trichocereus 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 Trichocereus 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.