Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Central Asia, India, Nepal
North America, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
White oak, Bluff oak, Muller oak
Echinocactus parryi, Echinocactus texensis
Habitat
Clay soil areas, Dry areas, Sandy areas
Desert, Gravels, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
9-15
Sunset Zone
H1, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red, Yellow green
Yellow, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown, Sienna
Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Gray
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green, Gray
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Gray
-
Leaf Shape
broad, flat
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Heat Tolerance, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in summer, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Mealybugs, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Attracts
Birds
Insects, Mealybugs, Spider Mites
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Air purification, Food for insects, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Chronic fatigue, Cramps, Diarrhea, Dysentry, gallstones, Haemorrhages, Menstrual Cramps
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Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as firewood, used for making charcoal
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
QUERCUS leucotrichophora
ECHINOCACTUS
Common Name
Banj Oak, Blackjack Oak, Himalayan Oak
Golden barrel cactus, Golden ball
In Hindi
Blackjack Oak Tree
echinocactus
In German
Blackjack Oak Tree
echinocactus
In French
Blackjack Oak Tree
echinocactus
In Spanish
Blackjack Oak Tree
echinocactus
In Greek
Blackjack Oak Tree
Echinocactus
In Portuguese
Blackjack Carvalho
Echinocactus
In Polish
Blackjack Oak Tree
Echinocactus
In Latin
Blackjack quercum ligno
Echinocactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fagales
Caryophyllales
Family
Fagaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Quercus
Echinocactus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Blackjack Oak and Echinocactus
Season and care of Blackjack Oak and Echinocactus is important to know. While considering everything about Blackjack Oak and Echinocactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blackjack Oak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Echinocactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blackjack Oak is Loam and for Echinocactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blackjack Oak is Acidic and for Echinocactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Blackjack Oak and Echinocactus Physical Information
Blackjack Oak and Echinocactus physical information is very important for comparison. Blackjack Oak height is 2,286.00 cm and width 1,219.20 cm whereas Echinocactus height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Blackjack Oak and Echinocactus are as follows:
Blackjack Oak flower color: Red and Yellow green
Blackjack Oak leaf color: Green, Light Green and Gray
Echinocactus flower color: Yellow and Magenta
- Echinocactus leaf color:
Care of Blackjack Oak and Echinocactus
Care of Blackjack Oak and Echinocactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blackjack Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Echinocactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Blackjack Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Echinocactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.