Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Argentina
Types
Quercus lyrata
Cylindropuntia spp.
Habitat
Coastal Mountains, Coastal Regions, gardens, Hardwood forests, Roadsides, Woodlands
Sandy areas, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
9-11
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red, Light Green
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Brown, Sienna
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Dark Green, Yellow green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Olive
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Asthma
Erythema, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
-
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Dysentry, Haemorrhages
Burns, Gastrointestinal disorders, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Bark
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
QUERCUS lyrata
TEPHROCACTUS articulatus
Common Name
Overcup Oak
Cholla
In Hindi
Overcup ओक
Cholla संयंत्र
In German
Overcup Oak
Cholla Pflanzen
In French
Overcup Oak
usine de Cholla
In Spanish
Overcup Roble
planta de Cholla
In Greek
Overcup Oak
Cholla φυτών
In Portuguese
Overcup Oak
planta Salão
In Polish
Overcup Dąb
roślin Hall
In Latin
Oryza
plant Hall
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fagales
Caryophyllales
Family
Fagaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Quercus
Tephrocactus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
Opuntioideae
Season and Care of Overcup Oak and Cholla
Season and care of Overcup Oak and Cholla is important to know. While considering everything about Overcup Oak and Cholla Care, growing season is an essential factor. Overcup Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Cholla season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Overcup Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cholla is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Overcup Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cholla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Overcup Oak and Cholla Physical Information
Overcup Oak and Cholla physical information is very important for comparison. Overcup Oak height is 1,680.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Cholla height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Overcup Oak and Cholla are as follows:
Overcup Oak flower color: Red and Light Green
Overcup Oak leaf color: Green
Cholla flower color: White and Light Pink
- Cholla leaf color: Green and Olive
Care of Overcup Oak and Cholla
Care of Overcup Oak and Cholla include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Overcup Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cholla pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Overcup Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cholla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.