Candelilla

Pecan

About Candelilla and Pecan

Candelilla

Pecan

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Shrub

Tree

Origin

Texas, Mexico

Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico

Types

Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan

Number of Varieties

-8

0 40000

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Habitat

Semi desert, shade of desert, Shaded sites

Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-135-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-9

9-1

Sunset Zone

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

45.70 cm2,130.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

90.00 cm1,220.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Light Pink

Yellow, Green

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Pink

Tan, Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Gray Green

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Gray Green

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Gray Green

Yellow

Leaf Color in Winter

Gray Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Pinnate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Very Slow

Medium

Type of Soil

Sand

Loam

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring

Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Dry Conditions

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Cuttings, Divison, Rooted stem cutting

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Keep the Soil well drained, occasional watering once established

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

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Sand

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

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

Pests and diseases free

Crown rot, Leaf curl, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Snails, Squirrels

Plant Tolerance

Dry Conditions

Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

Single

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

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Bold

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Butterflies

Birds, Deers, Squirrels

Allergy

Rhinitis, Sinuses

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Borders, Slopes hedging

Cottage Garden

Beauty Benefits

Making cosmetics, Moisturizing

Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Eczema

Alzheimer’s Disease, Antidepressant, Anti-oxidant, Appetite enhancer, Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Gallbladder Diseases, Gout, Strengthen gums, tuberculosis

Part of Plant Used

wax

Bark, Fruits

Other Uses

Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.

Air freshner, Application in Furniture, used for making charcoal, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower

Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

EUPHORBIA antisyphilitica

CARYA illinoinensis

Common Name

wax plant

Papershell Pecan, Pecan

In Hindi

Candelilla

पेकॉन

In German

candelilla

Pekannuss

In French

candelilla

Pacanier

In Spanish

candelilla

Carya illinoinensis

In Greek

candelilla

Pecan

In Portuguese

candelilla

Nogueira-pecã

In Polish

candelilla

Orzesznik jadalny

In Latin

candelilla

Pecan

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Euphorbiales

Juglandales

Family

Euphorbiaceae

Juglandaceae

Genus

Euphorbia

Carya Nutt.

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Juglandeae

Subfamily

Juglandoideae

Number of Species

-19

1 27800

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Properties of Candelilla and Pecan

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

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Season and Care of Candelilla and Pecan

Season and care of Candelilla and Pecan is important to know. While considering everything about Candelilla and Pecan Care, growing season is an essential factor. Candelilla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pecan season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Candelilla is Sand and for Pecan is Loam while the PH of soil for Candelilla is Neutral, Alkaline and for Pecan is Acidic, Neutral.

Candelilla and Pecan Physical Information

Candelilla and Pecan physical information is very important for comparison. Candelilla height is 45.70 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Candelilla and Pecan are as follows:

Candelilla flower color: White and Light Pink
Candelilla leaf color: Gray Green
Pecan flower color: Yellow and Green
Pecan leaf color: Green

Care of Candelilla and Pecan

Care of Candelilla and Pecan include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Candelilla pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pecan pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches. In summer Candelilla 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.