Dracaena Marginata

Pecan

About Dracaena Marginata and Pecan

Dracaena Marginata

Pecan

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What is

Life Span

Annual

Perennial

Type

Tender Perennial

Tree

Origin

Madagascar

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

Types

Broadleaf evergreen

Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan

Number of Varieties

408

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Habitat

Tropical areas

Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-125-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-1

9-1

Sunset Zone

H2, 21, 23, 24

2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20

Habit

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

90.00 cm2,130.00 cm

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Minimum Width

90.00 cm1,220.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White

Yellow, Green

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Yellow

Tan, Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Red, Olive, Gray Green

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Red, Olive, Gray Green

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Red, Olive, Gray Green

Yellow

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Linear

Pinnate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Slow

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Summer

Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Cuttings, Seedlings

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Water occasionally

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

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Partial Sun, Partial shade

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

Facts

Flowers

Showy

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

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Fine

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds, Deers, Squirrels

Allergy

Rhinitis, Sinuses

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Cottage Garden

Beauty Benefits

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

Headache, Healing, Sore Eyes

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

Air freshner, Showy Purposes

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

Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical

Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

DRACAENA marginata

CARYA illinoinensis

Common Name

Madagascar Dragon Tree

Papershell Pecan, Pecan

In Hindi

Dracaena marginata

पेकॉन

In German

Dracaena marginata

Pekannuss

In French

Dracaena marginata

Pacanier

In Spanish

Dracaena marginata

Carya illinoinensis

In Greek

Dracaena marginata

Pecan

In Portuguese

marginata do Dracaena

Nogueira-pecã

In Polish

Dracena marginata

Orzesznik jadalny

In Latin

Dracaena marginata

Pecan

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Liliopsida

Magnoliopsida

Order

Liliales

Juglandales

Family

Agavaceae

Juglandaceae

Genus

Dracaena

Carya Nutt.

Clade

Angiosperms, Monocots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Juglandeae

Subfamily

Juglandoideae

Number of Species

119

1 27800

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Properties of Dracaena Marginata and Pecan

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

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Season and Care of Dracaena Marginata and Pecan

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

Dracaena Marginata and Pecan Physical Information

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

Dracaena Marginata flower color: White
Dracaena Marginata leaf color: Red, Olive and Gray Green
Pecan flower color: Yellow and Green
Pecan leaf color: Green

Care of Dracaena Marginata and Pecan

Care of Dracaena Marginata and Pecan include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dracaena Marginata 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 Dracaena Marginata 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.