Willow Oak

Old Man Cactus

About Willow Oak and Old Man Cactus

Willow Oak

Old Man Cactus

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Cactus or Succulent

Origin

North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas

Mexico

Types

Quercus phellos, Quercus nigra

Cephalocereus senilis

Number of Varieties

551

0 40000

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Habitat

Hot climate regions, low mountains, Tropical regions

Dry areas, Forest margins, gardens, Semi arid regions, Semi desert

USDA Hardiness Zone

6-911-15

0 99

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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, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Narrow Upright/Fastigiate

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

1,220.00 cm460.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

910.00 cm30.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Red, Light Green, Chartreuse

Pink

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Tan, Chocolate

Light Pink

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Light Green

White

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Dark Green

White

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow, Orange, Sandy Brown

White

Leaf Color in Winter

White

Shape

Leaf Shape

Irregular

Funnel shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Very Slow

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring, Late Spring

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Grafting, Seedlings

Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction

Plant Maintenance

Low

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Does not require lot of watering

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Water when soil is dry

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

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

cut main flower spike, Prune every year, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Bonemeal, fertilize in growing season

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Azalea leaf gall, Fusarium leaf spot, Leaf rust, Mildew

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Fine

Bold

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Allergy

Eczema, Rhinitis, Runny nose

Skin irritation

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Blood purifying, Reduce Bruises, Weightloss

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Gout, Obesity, Snoring

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Stem

Bulbs, Hair

Other Uses

Animal Feed, Biodiesel, Recovering internal injuries

Hair is used in making sweaters, Showy Purposes

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Shade Trees, Street Trees

Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

QUERCUS phellos

CEPHALOCEREUS senilis

Common Name

Willow 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

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fagales

Caryophyllales

Family

Fagaceae

Cactaceae

Genus

Quercus

Cephalocereus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots

Tribe

Pachycereeae

Subfamily

Amaryllidoideae

Cactoideae

Number of Species

400200

1 27800

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Properties of Willow Oak and Old Man Cactus

Wondering what are the properties of Willow Oak and Old Man Cactus? We provide you with everything About Willow Oak and Old Man Cactus. Willow Oak doesn't have thorns and Old Man Cactus doesn't have thorns. Also Willow Oak does not have fragrant flowers. Willow Oak has allergic reactions like Eczema, Rhinitis and Runny nose and Old Man Cactus has allergic reactions like Eczema, Rhinitis and Runny nose. 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 Willow Oak and Old Man Cactus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Willow Oak and Old Man Cactus

Season and care of Willow Oak and Old Man Cactus is important to know. While considering everything about Willow Oak and Old Man Cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Willow Oak season is Spring and Fall and Old Man Cactus season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Willow Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Old Man Cactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Willow Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Old Man Cactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Willow Oak and Old Man Cactus Physical Information

Willow Oak and Old Man Cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Willow Oak height is 1,220.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Old Man Cactus height is 460.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Willow Oak and Old Man Cactus are as follows:

Willow Oak flower color: Red, Light Green and Chartreuse
Willow Oak leaf color: Green and Light Green
Old Man Cactus flower color: Pink
Old Man Cactus leaf color: White

Care of Willow Oak and Old Man Cactus

Care of Willow Oak and Old Man Cactus 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 Old Man Cactus pruning is done 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 Old Man Cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.