Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Tree
Origin
-
Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico
Types
Cactus
Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan
Habitat
Loamy soils, Rocky areas, Sandhills
Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
5-9
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Green
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Yellow
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Pinnate
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
The pH of Soil
-
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
-
Well drained
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Hardwood Cuttings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
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
Red blotch
Crown rot, Leaf curl, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Snails, Squirrels
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Attracts
-
Birds, Deers, Squirrels
Allergy
-
Rhinitis, Sinuses
Aesthetic Uses
-
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
Alzheimer’s Disease, Antidepressant, Anti-oxidant, Appetite enhancer, Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Gallbladder Diseases, Gout, Strengthen gums, tuberculosis
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Bark, Fruits
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
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
Botanical Name
Pachycereus pringlei
CARYA illinoinensis
Common Name
Cardon, Mexican giant cardon, elephant cactus
Papershell Pecan, Pecan
In German
Cardon
Pekannuss
In French
Cardon
Pacanier
In Spanish
Cardon
Carya illinoinensis
In Portuguese
Cardon
Nogueira-pecã
In Polish
Cardon
Orzesznik jadalny
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Juglandales
Family
Cactaceae
Juglandaceae
Genus
Pachycereus
Carya Nutt.
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Pachycereeae
Juglandeae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Juglandoideae
Season and Care of Cardon and Pecan
Season and care of Cardon and Pecan is important to know. While considering everything about Cardon and Pecan Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cardon season is and Pecan season is . The type of soil for Cardon is and for Pecan is Loam while the PH of soil for Cardon is and for Pecan is Acidic, Neutral.
Cardon and Pecan Physical Information
Cardon and Pecan physical information is very important for comparison. Cardon height is 300.00 cm and width 8.00 cm whereas Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Cardon and Pecan are as follows:
Care of Cardon and Pecan
Care of Cardon and Pecan include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cardon 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 Cardon 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.