Dumbcane

Pecan

About Dumbcane and Pecan

Dumbcane

Pecan

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What is

Life Span

Annual

Perennial

Type

Tender Perennial

Tree

Origin

Brazil

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

Types

Ornamental plant

Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan

Number of Varieties

508

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Habitat

Tropical regions

Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

11-155-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-1

9-1

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 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

0 3900

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Minimum Width

60.00 cm1,220.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Green

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Tan, Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

White, Yellow, Green, Light Green, Light Yellow, Ivory

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

White, Green, Light Green, Light Yellow, Ivory

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

White, Yellow, Green, Light Green, Light Yellow, Ivory

Yellow

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

oblong or obovate

Pinnate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial shade, Full Shade

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Summer, Summer

Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container

Ground

How to Plant?

Divison, Seedlings

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

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

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Partial shade, Full 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

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

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Bold

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Hummingbirds

Birds, Deers, Squirrels

Allergy

Eye irritation, Nausea, Swelling in mouth

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

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, Foundation, Houseplant, Tropical

Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

DIEFFENBACHIA seguine

CARYA illinoinensis

Common Name

Dumbcane

Papershell Pecan, Pecan

In Hindi

dieffenbachia seguine

पेकॉन

In German

Dieffenbachie

Pekannuss

In French

dieffenbachia seguine

Pacanier

In Spanish

seguine DIEFFENBACHIA

Carya illinoinensis

In Greek

Dieffenbachia seguine

Pecan

In Portuguese

Dieffenbachia seguine

Nogueira-pecã

In Polish

Difenbachia seguine

Orzesznik jadalny

In Latin

Caladium

Pecan

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Alismatales

Juglandales

Family

Araceae

Juglandaceae

Genus

Dieffenbachia

Carya Nutt.

Clade

Angiosperms, Monocots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Abreae

Juglandeae

Subfamily

Aroideae

Juglandoideae

Number of Species

5619

1 27800

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Properties of Dumbcane and Pecan

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

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Season and Care of Dumbcane and Pecan

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

Dumbcane and Pecan Physical Information

Dumbcane and Pecan physical information is very important for comparison. Dumbcane height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Dumbcane and Pecan are as follows:

Dumbcane flower color:
Dumbcane leaf color: White, Yellow, Green, Light Green, Light Yellow and Ivory
Pecan flower color: Yellow and Green
Pecan leaf color: Green

Care of Dumbcane and Pecan

Care of Dumbcane and Pecan include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dumbcane 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 Dumbcane 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.