
Bluejack Oak
About Bluejack Oak
Bluejack Oak is a super rare houseplant đż that is easy to grow and needs regular watering to thrive. They do best in long-lasting, direct light âď¸ and should be less than 1 foot from a window.
Bluejack Oak likes soil that is well draining. Your plant shouldn't need added fertilizers if you repot each time it doubles in size.
Bluejack Oak belongs to the Quercus genus, and is native to the Southeastern United States to Texas.
â ď¸ Bluejack Oak is not safe to consume. If you, a family member, or a pet has ingested any amount of plant material contact Poison Control, US (800) 222-1222, or your veterinarian. If you have children, cats, or dogs in the home, we suggest keeping this plant out of reach.
Taxonomy
Quercus incana
Quercus
Fagaceae
Fagales
Also known as
bluejack oak, upland willow oak, sandjack oak and cinnamon oak

How to care for Bluejack Oak

How often to water your Bluejack Oak

every 9
Bluejack Oak needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesnât get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Water 0.5 cups every
9

Check the growing potential in your area
A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.

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Finding light for Bluejack Oak in your home

a window
Bluejack Oak love being close to bright, sunny windows đ.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Bluejack Oak does not tolerate low-light đŤ.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Bluejack Oak in your home đĄ.

How to fertilize Bluejack Oak

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil itâs likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Bluejack Oak after it doubles in size or once a yearâwhichever comes first.

Bluejack Oak is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!
Water Needs
Bluejack Oak prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Sunlight Needs
Bluejack Oak requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive đŞ. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home đĄ.
Toxicity
Bluejack Oak is not safe to consume. If you, a family member, or a pet has ingested any amount of plant material contact Poison Control, US (800) 222-1222, or your veterinarian. If you have children, cats, or dogs in the home, we suggest keeping this plant out of reach.
Soil
Bluejack Oak does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!
Fertilizer
Bluejack Oak grows very slowly and doesnât require added fertilizer. Replacing your plantâs potting soil once a year should provide them with more than enough nutrition. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!
Growth Pattern
Bluejack Oak grows along the ground and sends out shoots which will spread across the soil.
Growing Outdoors
USDA Hardiness Zone
Bluejack Oak can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 7a-9b. Find your local hardiness zone here.
Care Summary for Bluejack Oak
Bluejack Oak
Greg recommends:

0.5 cups every 9 days

< 1ft from a window

Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4â pot your plant is in, and that it doesnât get direct sunlight.
