Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
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Types
Quercus stellata
Cactus
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Loamy soils, Rocky areas, Sandhills
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
-9999
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red, Light Yellow, Tan
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Tan, Bronze, Orange Red
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Leaf Shape
Elliptic and Ovate
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
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Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
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The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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Tolerances
Drought, Salt
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Hardwood Cuttings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
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Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
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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
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Emetic, Febrifuge, Tonic
Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in pulpwood and lumber production
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
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Botanical Name
QUERCUS stellata
Pachycereus pringlei
Common Name
Post Oak
Cardon, Mexican giant cardon, elephant cactus
In German
Post oak
Cardon
In French
Post oak
Cardon
In Spanish
Post oak
Cardon
In Portuguese
Post Oak
Cardon
In Polish
post Oak
Cardon
In Latin
Post quercu
Cardon
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fagales
Caryophyllales
Family
Fagaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Quercus
Pachycereus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Properties of Post Oak and Cardon
Wondering what are the properties of Post Oak and Cardon? We provide you with everything About Post Oak and Cardon. Post Oak doesn't have thorns and Cardon doesn't have thorns. Also Post Oak does not have fragrant flowers. Post Oak has allergic reactions like and Cardon has allergic reactions like . 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 Post Oak and Cardon and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Post Oak and Cardon
Season and care of Post Oak and Cardon is important to know. While considering everything about Post Oak and Cardon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Post Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Cardon season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Post Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cardon is while the PH of soil for Post Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cardon is .
Post Oak and Cardon Physical Information
Post Oak and Cardon physical information is very important for comparison. Post Oak height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,680.00 cm whereas Cardon height is 300.00 cm and width 8.00 cm. The color specification of Post Oak and Cardon are as follows:
Post Oak flower color: Red, Light Yellow and Tan
Post Oak leaf color: Dark Green
Cardon flower color: White
- Cardon leaf color:
Care of Post Oak and Cardon
Care of Post Oak and Cardon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Post Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cardon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Post Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cardon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.