Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
United States, California
North America, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Quercus lobata
Echinocactus parryi, Echinocactus texensis
Habitat
Semi desert, Subtropical climates
Desert, Gravels, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
9-15
Sunset Zone
3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red, Yellow green
Yellow, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Sienna, Chocolate
Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green, Gold
-
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
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
Drought
Drought, Heat Tolerance, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season, Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry
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
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Don't prune in winter, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in summer, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases
Mealybugs, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Shade areas
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Attracts
Birds
Insects, Mealybugs, Spider Mites
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Very little waste
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Wood
Whole plant
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used by tanners in tanning leather, Used in making musical instruments, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used for ship building, Wood is used in construction
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
QUERCUS lobata
ECHINOCACTUS
Common Name
California Swamp Oak, California White Oak, Roble Oak, Valley Oak
Golden barrel cactus, Golden ball
In Hindi
घाटी ओक
echinocactus
In German
Tal Eiche
echinocactus
In French
Oak Valley
echinocactus
In Spanish
valle del roble
echinocactus
In Greek
Valley Oak
Echinocactus
In Portuguese
vale Oak
Echinocactus
In Polish
Dolina Oak
Echinocactus
In Latin
Oak vallis
Echinocactus
Order
Fagales
Caryophyllales
Family
Fagaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Quercus
Echinocactus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Valley Oak and Echinocactus
Season and care of Valley Oak and Echinocactus is important to know. While considering everything about Valley Oak and Echinocactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Valley Oak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Echinocactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Valley Oak is Clay, Loam and for Echinocactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Valley Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Echinocactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Valley Oak and Echinocactus Physical Information
Valley Oak and Echinocactus physical information is very important for comparison. Valley Oak height is 1,650.00 cm and width 1,680.00 cm whereas Echinocactus height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Valley Oak and Echinocactus are as follows:
Valley Oak flower color: Red and Yellow green
Valley Oak leaf color: Green
Echinocactus flower color: Yellow and Magenta
- Echinocactus leaf color:
Care of Valley Oak and Echinocactus
Care of Valley Oak and Echinocactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Valley Oak pruning is done Don't prune in winter, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove deadheads and Echinocactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Valley 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.