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Dumbcane
Pecan
About Pecan and Dumbcane


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
50  
99+
8  
99+
Habitat
Tropical regions  
Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions  
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15  
5-9  
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  
Upright/Erect  
Information
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
90.00 cm  
99+
2,130.00 cm  
21
Minimum Width
60.00 cm  
99+
1,220.00 cm  
14
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
-  
Yellow, Green  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor  
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
No  
No  
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  
Acidic, Neutral  
Soil Drainage
Well drained  
Well drained  
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer  
Spring  
Repeat Bloomer
No  
No  
Tolerances
Drought  
-  
Care
Where to Plant?
Container  
Ground  
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings  
Seedlings, Stem Planting  
Plant Maintenance
Medium  
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  
Lots of watering  
In Spring
Moderate  
Moderate  
In Winter
Average Water  
Average Water  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral  
Acidic, Neutral  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand  
Loam  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained  
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  
Insignificant  
Flower Petal Number
Single  
-  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes  
No  
Edible Fruit
No  
Yes  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No  
No  
Fragrant Fruit
No  
No  
Fragrant Leaf
No  
No  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No  
No  
Showy Foliage
Yes  
No  
Showy Bark
No  
No  
Foliage Texture
Bold  
Medium  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy  
Matte  
Evergreen
No  
No  
Invasive
No  
No  
Self-Sowing
No  
No  
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
No  
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
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
Yes  
No  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes  
Yes  
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  
Plantae  
Phylum
Tracheophyta  
Magnoliophyta  
Class
Magnoliopsida  
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
56  
99+
19  
99+
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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:

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.

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