Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
South America, Argentina, Brazil
Types
Quercus phellos, Quercus nigra
Cereus repandus
Habitat
Hot climate regions, low mountains, Tropical regions
Desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
11-15
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21
16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red, Light Green, Chartreuse
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Chocolate
Pink, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Orange, Sandy Brown
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
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, Late Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Does not require lot of watering
Never 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
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
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Double
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Eczema, Rhinitis, Runny nose
-
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Blood purifying, Reduce Bruises, Weightloss
-
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Gout, Obesity, Snoring
Antioxidants, Indigestion, Oedema, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Stem
Fruits
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Biodiesel, Recovering internal injuries
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Fruit, Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
QUERCUS phellos
CEREUS hildmannianus ssp. uruguayanus
Common Name
Willow Oak
Peruvian Apple Cactus
In Hindi
Overcup ओक
Peruvian Apple cactus
In German
Overcup Oak
Peruanische Apple-Kaktus
In French
Overcup Oak
Péruvienne d'Apple Cactus
In Spanish
Overcup Roble
Peruana de Apple Cactus
In Greek
Overcup Oak
Του Περού μήλο κάκτος
In Portuguese
Overcup Oak
Cactus a Apple peruana
In Polish
Overcup Dąb
Peruwiański Jabłko Cactus
In Latin
Oryza
Apple Peruviani Cactus
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fagales
Caryophyllidae
Family
Fagaceae
Cactaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
Cactoideae
Season and Care of Willow Oak and Peruvian Apple Cactus
Season and care of Willow Oak and Peruvian Apple Cactus is important to know. While considering everything about Willow Oak and Peruvian Apple Cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Willow Oak season is Spring and Fall and Peruvian Apple Cactus season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Willow Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Peruvian Apple Cactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Willow Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Peruvian Apple Cactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Willow Oak and Peruvian Apple Cactus Physical Information
Willow Oak and Peruvian Apple Cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Willow Oak height is 1,220.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Peruvian Apple Cactus height is 300.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Willow Oak and Peruvian Apple Cactus are as follows:
Willow Oak flower color: Red, Light Green and Chartreuse
Willow Oak leaf color: Green and Light Green
Peruvian Apple Cactus flower color: White and Yellow
- Peruvian Apple Cactus leaf color: Green
Care of Willow Oak and Peruvian Apple Cactus
Care of Willow Oak and Peruvian Apple 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 Peruvian Apple 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 Peruvian Apple Cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.