Life Span
Annual
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Ipomoea alba, Moon Vine
Quercus stellata
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Ivory
Red, Light Yellow, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Orange, Tan, Bronze, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Three Lobed
Elliptic and Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Slow
Type of Soil
Loam
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?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Water until the soil feels moist in the top
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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 branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
High phosphorus
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
-
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Anxiety, Confusion, hallucinations
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Snakebite
Astringent, Emetic, Febrifuge, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Used as a vegetable, Used in curries, soups, stews
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, Feature Plant, Tropical, Vine
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
IPOMOEA alba
QUERCUS stellata
Common Name
Evening Glory, Moonflower
Post Oak
In Hindi
Moonflower
पोस्ट ओक
In Spanish
Monet
Post oak
In Portuguese
Monet
Post Oak
In Latin
Monet
Post quercu
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Convolvulaceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Moonflower and Post Oak
Wondering what are the properties of Moonflower and Post Oak? We provide you with everything About Moonflower and Post Oak. Moonflower doesn't have thorns and Post Oak doesn't have thorns. Also Moonflower does not have fragrant flowers. Moonflower has allergic reactions like Anxiety, Confusion and hallucinations and Post Oak has allergic reactions like Anxiety, Confusion and hallucinations. 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 Moonflower and Post Oak and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Moonflower and Post Oak
Season and care of Moonflower and Post Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Moonflower and Post Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Moonflower season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Post Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Moonflower is Loam and for Post Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Moonflower is Acidic, Neutral and for Post Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Moonflower and Post Oak Physical Information
Moonflower and Post Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Moonflower height is 300.00 cm and width 5.00 cm whereas Post Oak height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,680.00 cm. The color specification of Moonflower and Post Oak are as follows:
Moonflower flower color: Light Yellow and Ivory
Moonflower leaf color: Green
Post Oak flower color: Red, Light Yellow and Tan
- Post Oak leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Moonflower and Post Oak
Care of Moonflower and Post Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Moonflower pruning is done 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 Moonflower 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.