Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Cactus or Succulent, Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
North America, Central America, South America
Types
Quercus phellos, Quercus nigra
princess of the night, Honolulu queen
Habitat
Hot climate regions, low mountains, Tropical regions
Desert, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
9-14
AHS Heat Zone
9-3
12 - 10
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21
H1, H2, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Flower Color
Red, Light Green, Chartreuse
Light Pink, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Chocolate
Pink, Purple, Salmon, Violet
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Orange, Sandy Brown
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Late Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Does not require lot of watering
Average Water Needs, Do not let dry out between waterings, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
cut main flower spike, Prune every year, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Bonemeal, fertilize in growing season
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
Pests and Diseases
Azalea leaf gall, Fusarium leaf spot, Leaf rust, Mildew
Scale
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
-
Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Eczema, Rhinitis, Runny nose
Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Blood purifying, Reduce Bruises, Weightloss
Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Gout, Obesity, Snoring
Antioxidants, cholesterol-lowering, Fever, Heart problems, Itching, Menstrual Disorders, Rheumatism, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Stem
Flowers, Stem
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Biodiesel, Recovering internal injuries
Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container
Botanical Name
QUERCUS phellos
CEREUS
Common Name
Willow Oak
Night blooming cereus
In Hindi
Overcup ओक
cereus
In German
Overcup Oak
cereus
In French
Overcup Oak
cereus
In Spanish
Overcup Roble
cereus
In Greek
Overcup Oak
cereus
In Portuguese
Overcup Oak
cereus
In Polish
Overcup Dąb
cereus
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fagales
Caryophyllales
Family
Fagaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Quercus
Selenicereus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
Cactoideae
Season and Care of Willow Oak and Cereus
Season and care of Willow Oak and Cereus is important to know. While considering everything about Willow Oak and Cereus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Willow Oak season is Spring and Fall and Cereus season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Willow Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cereus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Willow Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cereus is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral.
Willow Oak and Cereus Physical Information
Willow Oak and Cereus physical information is very important for comparison. Willow Oak height is 1,220.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Cereus height is 250.00 cm and width 40.00 cm. The color specification of Willow Oak and Cereus are as follows:
Willow Oak flower color: Red, Light Green and Chartreuse
Willow Oak leaf color: Green and Light Green
Cereus flower color: Light Pink and White
- Cereus leaf color: Light Green
Care of Willow Oak and Cereus
Care of Willow Oak and Cereus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Willow Oak pruning is done cut main flower spike, Prune every year, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cereus pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Willow Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cereus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Less Watering.