Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
Brazil
Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico
Types
Yellow Bloodleaf, Herbst's Bloodleaf, Standley's Bloodleaf
Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan
Habitat
tropical environments
Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
-
Yellow, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Green, Purple
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Green, Purple
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green, Purple
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Softwood cuttings, Stem Cutting, Tip cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove branches that rub together, Remove crossing or rubbing branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Balanced liquid fertilizer every 4 weeks
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Nitrogen, Zinc fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Crown rot, Leaf curl, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Snails, Squirrels
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Insects, Wildlife
Birds, Deers, Squirrels
Allergy
Pollen
Rhinitis, Sinuses
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification, Provides ground cover
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
-
Alzheimer’s Disease, Antidepressant, Anti-oxidant, Appetite enhancer, Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Gallbladder Diseases, Gout, Strengthen gums, tuberculosis
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Bark, Fruits
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Air freshner, Application in Furniture, used for making charcoal, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
IRESINE herbstii
CARYA illinoinensis
Common Name
Bloodleaf, Herbst's bloodleaf
Papershell Pecan, Pecan
In Hindi
Bloodleaf Plant
पेकॉन
In German
Bloodleaf Pflanze
Pekannuss
In French
Feuillesang Plante
Pacanier
In Spanish
Planta Sangrienta
Carya illinoinensis
In Greek
Bloodleaf φυτών
Pecan
In Portuguese
Bloodleaf Planta
Nogueira-pecã
In Polish
Bloodleaf roślin
Orzesznik jadalny
In Latin
Planta Bloodleaf
Pecan
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Juglandales
Family
Amaranthaceae
Juglandaceae
Genus
Iresine
Carya Nutt.
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Gomphreneae
Juglandeae
Subfamily
Gomphrenoideae
Juglandoideae
Season and Care of Bloodleaf and Pecan
Season and care of Bloodleaf and Pecan is important to know. While considering everything about Bloodleaf and Pecan Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bloodleaf season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pecan season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bloodleaf is Loam and for Pecan is Loam while the PH of soil for Bloodleaf is Acidic, Neutral and for Pecan is Acidic, Neutral.
Bloodleaf and Pecan Physical Information
Bloodleaf and Pecan physical information is very important for comparison. Bloodleaf height is 15.24 cm and width 20.32 cm whereas Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Bloodleaf and Pecan are as follows:
Care of Bloodleaf and Pecan
Care of Bloodleaf and Pecan include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bloodleaf pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove branches that rub together, Remove crossing or rubbing branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Pecan pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches. In summer Bloodleaf needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pecan needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.