Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Mexico
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Coastal Mountains, Coastal Regions, gardens, Hardwood forests, Roadsides, Woodlands
Dry areas, Forest margins, gardens, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
11-15
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Flower Color
Red, Light Green
Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brown, Sienna
Light Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
White
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
White
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Dark Green, Yellow green
White
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
White
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Funnel shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Slow
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
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
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, Water when soil is dry
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
Not Available
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
Asthma
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Dysentry, Haemorrhages
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Bark
Bulbs, Hair
Other Uses
Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Hair is used in making sweaters, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
QUERCUS lyrata
CEPHALOCEREUS senilis
Common Name
Overcup Oak
Bunny Cactus
White Persian Cat cactus
In Hindi
Overcup ओक
ओल्ड मैन कैक्टस
In German
Overcup Oak
Old Man Cactus
In French
Overcup Oak
Old Man Cactus
In Spanish
Overcup Roble
Viejo Cactus
In Greek
Overcup Oak
Γέρος Cactus
In Portuguese
Overcup Oak
Old Man Cactus
In Polish
Overcup Dąb
Stary Cactus
In Latin
Oryza
Senem Cactus
Phylum
Not Available
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fagales
Caryophyllales
Family
Fagaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Quercus
Cephalocereus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Pachycereeae
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
Cactoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Overcup Oak and Old Man Cactus
Season and care of Overcup Oak and Old Man Cactus is important to know. While considering everything about Overcup Oak and Old Man Cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Overcup Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Old Man Cactus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Overcup Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Old Man Cactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Overcup Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Old Man Cactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Overcup Oak and Old Man Cactus Physical Information
Overcup Oak and Old Man Cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Overcup Oak height is 1,680.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Old Man Cactus height is 460.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Overcup Oak and Old Man Cactus are as follows:
Overcup Oak flower color: Red and Light Green
Overcup Oak leaf color: Green
Old Man Cactus flower color: Pink
- Old Man Cactus leaf color: White
Care of Overcup Oak and Old Man Cactus
Care of Overcup Oak and Old Man Cactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Overcup Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Old Man Cactus 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 Old Man Cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
