Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
-
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Habitat
Humid climates
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow green
Red, Light Yellow, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple, Light Green, Burgundy, Silver
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple, Light Green, Burgundy, Silver
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple, Light Green, Burgundy, Silver
Orange, Tan, Bronze, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Elliptic and Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
-
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Mouth itching, Throat itching, Toxic
-
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Indoor Air Purification, Very little waste
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Rheumatism
Astringent, Emetic, Febrifuge, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Rhizomes
Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Leaves used for wrapping food
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in pulpwood and lumber production
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover, Houseplant, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
HOMALOMENA Wallisii
QUERCUS stellata
Common Name
Homalomena
Post Oak
In Hindi
Homalomena
पोस्ट ओक
In German
Homalomena
Post oak
In French
Homalomena
Post oak
In Spanish
Homalomena
Post oak
In Greek
Homalomena
Post Oak
In Portuguese
homalomena
Post Oak
In Polish
Homalomena
post Oak
In Latin
Homalomena
Post quercu
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Homalomena and Post Oak
Wondering what are the properties of Homalomena and Post Oak? We provide you with everything About Homalomena and Post Oak. Homalomena doesn't have thorns and Post Oak doesn't have thorns. Also Homalomena does not have fragrant flowers. Homalomena has allergic reactions like Mouth itching, Throat itching and Toxic and Post Oak has allergic reactions like Mouth itching, Throat itching and Toxic. 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 Homalomena and Post Oak and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Homalomena and Post Oak
Season and care of Homalomena and Post Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Homalomena and Post Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Homalomena season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Post Oak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Homalomena is Loam, Sand and for Post Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Homalomena is Acidic, Neutral and for Post Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Homalomena and Post Oak Physical Information
Homalomena and Post Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Homalomena height is 35.60 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Post Oak height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,680.00 cm. The color specification of Homalomena and Post Oak are as follows:
Homalomena flower color: Yellow green
Homalomena leaf color: Green, Purple, Light Green, Burgundy and Silver
Post Oak flower color: Red, Light Yellow and Tan
- Post Oak leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Homalomena and Post Oak
Care of Homalomena and Post Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Homalomena pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Post Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Homalomena needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Post Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.