How to grow Old man cactus growing and care:
Well drained soil, more than 15C
What is the best way to start growing?
Plant / Seed / Vegetative reproduction
Is it necessary to graft or use vegetative reproduction?
No, (but it’s hard to find seeds)
Difficulties or problems when growing:
Spines
Planting season:
Spring / Summer
Pests and diseases:
Aphids, mealybugs
Pruning season:
All year
How to prune:
Dead part
Size of the plant?
0.5-10m, 20-400 inches
Growth speed in optimal condition:
Slow growing
Water requirement:
Small amount of water
Light conditions in optimal condition for growing:
Full Sun / Half Shade
Is it possible to grow indoor as houseplant?
Yes (with a lot of light)
Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
Yes
Blooming information
Bloom season:
Summer
General information about the flower
Pink showy flowers with multi petals
Scientific name:
Cephalocereus senilis
Categories of growing
Planting Season: Spring Planting, Summer planting
Light exposure requirements: Full sun Plants, Part shade Plants
Climates that the plant can grow: Desert Climate, Mediterranean Climate, Subtropics Climate
Growing speed of the plant: Slow growing plants
Plant life-form: Cactus, Perennial plant
Plant Uses: Drought tolerant plants, Ornamental plants
Requirements for watering the plant: Small amounts of water
Hardiness zones: Hardiness zone 10, Hardiness zone 11, Hardiness zone 12, Hardiness zone 13
Ornamental parts: Ornamental flower, Ornamental plant
Leaf color:
Blooming season: Summer flowers
Flower colors: Pink flower
Harvest Season:
Edible Parts:
Culinary uses:
