Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
United States, Central United States
North America, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Deciduous Tree
Echinocactus parryi, Echinocactus texensis
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Desert, Gravels, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
9-15
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow green, Chartreuse
Yellow, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Chocolate
Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Tan, Brown
-
Leaf Shape
oblong or obovate
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought, Heat Tolerance, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Water during dry weather
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when top layer of soil becomes 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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Phosphorous
fertilize in summer, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Sunken patches
Mealybugs, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Shade areas
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Attracts
Birds
Insects, Mealybugs, Spider Mites
Allergy
Severe allergen
Skin cuts
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Astringent, Emetic, Febrifuge, Tonic
-
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Roasted seed is used as a coffee substitute, Used as a thickening in stews, Wood is used for making furniture
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
QUERCUS imbricaria
ECHINOCACTUS
Common Name
Shingle Oak
Golden barrel cactus, Golden ball
In Hindi
Shingle Oak
echinocactus
In German
Kies Eiche
echinocactus
In French
Shingle Oak
echinocactus
In Spanish
teja de madera de roble
echinocactus
In Greek
βότσαλα Oak
Echinocactus
In Portuguese
Shingle Oak
Echinocactus
In Polish
gont Oak
Echinocactus
In Latin
Quercus imbricaria
Echinocactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fagales
Caryophyllales
Family
Fagaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Quercus
Echinocactus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Fagoideae
Cactoideae
Season and Care of Shingle Oak and Echinocactus
Season and care of Shingle Oak and Echinocactus is important to know. While considering everything about Shingle Oak and Echinocactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Shingle Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Echinocactus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Shingle Oak is Clay, Loam and for Echinocactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Shingle Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Echinocactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Shingle Oak and Echinocactus Physical Information
Shingle Oak and Echinocactus physical information is very important for comparison. Shingle Oak height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Echinocactus height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Shingle Oak and Echinocactus are as follows:
Shingle Oak flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
Shingle Oak leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Echinocactus flower color: Yellow and Magenta
- Echinocactus leaf color:
Care of Shingle Oak and Echinocactus
Care of Shingle Oak and Echinocactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Shingle Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Echinocactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Shingle Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Echinocactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.