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About Calla Lily and Pecan


About Pecan and Calla Lily


What is

Life Span
Perennial  
Perennial  

Type
Bulb, Flowering Plants  
Tree  

Origin
South Africa, Swaziland  
Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico  

Types
Passionfruit, Fire glow, Gem rose, Blaze, Crystal blush  
Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan  

Number of Varieties
33  
99+
8  
99+

Habitat
Swamps  
Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions  

USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10  
5-9  

AHS Heat Zone
10-4  
9-1  

Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 5, 6, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24  
2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20  

Habit
Clump-Forming  
Upright/Erect  

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
60.00 cm  
99+
2,130.00 cm  
21

Minimum Width
60.00 cm  
99+
1,220.00 cm  
14

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White  
Yellow, Green  

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor  
Bicolor  

Fruit Color
-  
Tan, Brown  

Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green  
Green  

Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green  
Green  

Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green  
Yellow  

Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green  
-  

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Arrowhead  
Pinnate  

Thorns
No  
No  

Season

Plant Season
Autumn, Spring, Summer  
Spring, Summer, Fall  

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial shade  
Full Sun  

Growth Rate
Medium  
Medium  

Type of Soil
Clay, Loamy  
Loam  

The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic  
Acidic, Neutral  

Soil Drainage
Average  
Well drained  

Bloom Time
Spring, Summer  
Spring  

Repeat Bloomer
Yes  
No  

Tolerances
Wet Site  
-  

Care

Where to Plant?
Container, Pot  
Ground  

How to Plant?
From bulbs, From Rhizomes, Seedlings, Transplanting  
Seedlings, Stem Planting  

Plant Maintenance
Medium  
Medium  

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Requires a lot of watering  
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
  
  

Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic  
Acidic, Neutral  

Soil Type
Clay, Loamy  
Loam  

Soil Drainage Capacity
Average  
Well drained  

Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial shade  
Full Sun  

Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth, 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  
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Nitrogen, Zinc fertilizers  

Pests and Diseases
Armillaria mellea, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Pythium rot, Rhizoctonia crown rot, Root rot, Thripes  
Crown rot, Leaf curl, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Snails, Squirrels  

Plant Tolerance
Drought  
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction  

Facts

Flowers
Yes  
Insignificant  

Flower Petal Number
Single  
-  

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No  
No  

Edible Fruit
No  
Yes  

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
Yes  
No  

Fragrant Fruit
No  
No  

Fragrant Leaf
No  
No  

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No  
No  

Showy Foliage
Yes  
No  

Showy Bark
No  
No  

Foliage Texture
Coarse  
Medium  

Foliage Sheen
Glossy  
Matte  

Evergreen
Yes  
No  

Invasive
No  
No  

Self-Sowing
No  
No  

Attracts
-  
Birds, Deers, Squirrels  

Allergy
Diarrhea, Intestinal gas, Vomiting  
Rhinitis, Sinuses  

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets  
Cottage Garden  

Beauty Benefits
-  
Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises  

Edible Uses
Yes  
Yes  

Environmental Uses
Air purification  
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree  

Plant Benefits
  
  

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
Flowers  
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
No  
No  

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes  
Yes  

Garden Design
-  
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees  

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Zantedeschia Aethiopica  
CARYA illinoinensis  

Common Name
Calla Lily  
Papershell Pecan, Pecan  

In Hindi
Calla Lily  
पेकॉन  

In German
Calla-Lilien-  
Pekannuss  

In French
Lys calla  
Pacanier  

In Spanish
Cala  
Carya illinoinensis  

In Greek
Calla κρίνος  
Pecan  

In Portuguese
Calla  
Nogueira-pecã  

In Polish
Calla Lily  
Orzesznik jadalny  

In Latin
Calla Lilium  
Pecan  

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Phylum
Magnoliophyta  
Magnoliophyta  

Class
Liliopsida  
Magnoliopsida  

Order
Alismatales  
Juglandales  

Family
Araceae  
Juglandaceae  

Genus
Zantedeschia  
Carya Nutt.  

Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids  

Tribe
Zantedeschieae  
Juglandeae  

Subfamily
Aroideae  
Juglandoideae  

Number of Species
1  
99+
19  
99+

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Properties of Calla Lily and Pecan

Wondering what are the properties of Calla Lily and Pecan? We provide you with everything About Calla Lily and Pecan. Calla Lily doesn't have thorns and Pecan doesn't have thorns. Also Calla Lily does not have fragrant flowers. Calla Lily has allergic reactions like Diarrhea, Intestinal gas and Vomiting and Pecan has allergic reactions like Diarrhea, Intestinal gas and Vomiting. 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 Calla Lily and Pecan and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Calla Lily and Pecan

Season and care of Calla Lily and Pecan is important to know. While considering everything about Calla Lily and Pecan Care, growing season is an essential factor. Calla Lily season is Autumn, Spring and Summer and Pecan season is Autumn, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Calla Lily is Clay, Loamy and for Pecan is Loam while the PH of soil for Calla Lily is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Pecan is Acidic, Neutral.

Calla Lily and Pecan Physical Information

Calla Lily and Pecan physical information is very important for comparison. Calla Lily height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Calla Lily and Pecan are as follows:

Care of Calla Lily and Pecan

Care of Calla Lily and Pecan include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Calla Lily pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, 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 Calla Lily 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.

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