Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Central America, South America
Mexico
Types
not available
Not Available
Habitat
Dry areas
Dry areas, Forest margins, gardens, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
11-15
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
12-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Flower Color
White, Magenta, Rose, Light Green, Violet
Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Magenta, Rose, Violet
Light Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Dark Green
White
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
White
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
White
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
White
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Funnel shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune to control growth, Remove dead branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, very little fertilizers at a time
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Spider mites
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Used to establish native woodland
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Dysentry, Piles
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bulbs, Hair
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used in construction
Hair is used in making sweaters, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
TRIPLARIS cumingiana
CEPHALOCEREUS senilis
Common Name
Ant Tree, Long John
Bunny Cactus
White Persian Cat cactus
In Hindi
TRIPLARIS cumingiana
ओल्ड मैन कैक्टस
In German
TRIPLARIS cumingiana
Old Man Cactus
In French
TRIPLARIS cumingiana
Old Man Cactus
In Spanish
TRIPLARIS cumingiana
Viejo Cactus
In Greek
TRIPLARIS cumingiana
Γέρος Cactus
In Portuguese
TRIPLARIS cumingiana
Old Man Cactus
In Polish
TRIPLARIS cumingiana
Stary Cactus
In Latin
TRIPLARIS cumingiana
Senem Cactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Caryophyllales
Family
Polygonaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Triplaris
Cephalocereus
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Pachycereeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Cactoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of TRIPLARIS cumingiana and Old Man Cactus
Wondering what are the properties of TRIPLARIS cumingiana and Old Man Cactus? We provide you with everything About TRIPLARIS cumingiana and Old Man Cactus. TRIPLARIS cumingiana doesn't have thorns and Old Man Cactus doesn't have thorns. Also TRIPLARIS cumingiana does not have fragrant flowers. TRIPLARIS cumingiana 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 TRIPLARIS cumingiana and Old Man Cactus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of TRIPLARIS cumingiana and Old Man Cactus
Season and care of TRIPLARIS cumingiana and Old Man Cactus is important to know. While considering everything about TRIPLARIS cumingiana and Old Man Cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. TRIPLARIS cumingiana season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Old Man Cactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for TRIPLARIS cumingiana is Loam and for Old Man Cactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for TRIPLARIS cumingiana is Acidic, Neutral and for Old Man Cactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
TRIPLARIS cumingiana and Old Man Cactus Physical Information
TRIPLARIS cumingiana and Old Man Cactus physical information is very important for comparison. TRIPLARIS cumingiana height is 1,680.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Old Man Cactus height is 460.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of TRIPLARIS cumingiana and Old Man Cactus are as follows:
TRIPLARIS cumingiana flower color: White, Magenta, Rose, Light Green and Violet
TRIPLARIS cumingiana leaf color: Green, Light Green and Dark Green
Old Man Cactus flower color: Pink
- Old Man Cactus leaf color: White
Care of TRIPLARIS cumingiana and Old Man Cactus
Care of TRIPLARIS cumingiana and Old Man Cactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. TRIPLARIS cumingiana pruning is done Prune to control growth and Remove dead branches and Old Man Cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer TRIPLARIS cumingiana needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Old Man Cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.