Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Tree
Origin
North America, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico
Types
Echinocactus parryi, Echinocactus texensis
Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan
Habitat
Desert, Gravels, Sandy areas
Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
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
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Magenta
Yellow, Green
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Yellow
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Heat Tolerance, Shade areas
-
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
fertilize in summer, Potassium
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Nitrogen, Zinc fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Spider mites
Crown rot, Leaf curl, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Snails, Squirrels
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Shade areas
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Attracts
Insects, Mealybugs, Spider Mites
Birds, Deers, Squirrels
Allergy
Skin cuts
Rhinitis, Sinuses
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Very little waste
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
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
Whole plant
Bark, Fruits
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
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, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
ECHINOCACTUS
CARYA illinoinensis
Common Name
Golden barrel cactus, Golden ball
Papershell Pecan, Pecan
In Hindi
echinocactus
पेकॉन
In German
echinocactus
Pekannuss
In French
echinocactus
Pacanier
In Spanish
echinocactus
Carya illinoinensis
In Greek
Echinocactus
Pecan
In Portuguese
Echinocactus
Nogueira-pecã
In Polish
Echinocactus
Orzesznik jadalny
In Latin
Echinocactus
Pecan
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Juglandales
Family
Cactaceae
Juglandaceae
Genus
Echinocactus
Carya Nutt.
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Juglandoideae
Season and Care of Echinocactus and Pecan
Season and care of Echinocactus and Pecan is important to know. While considering everything about Echinocactus and Pecan Care, growing season is an essential factor. Echinocactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pecan season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Echinocactus is Loam, Sand and for Pecan is Loam while the PH of soil for Echinocactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pecan is Acidic, Neutral.
Echinocactus and Pecan Physical Information
Echinocactus and Pecan physical information is very important for comparison. Echinocactus height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Echinocactus and Pecan are as follows:
Care of Echinocactus and Pecan
Care of Echinocactus and Pecan include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Echinocactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Pecan pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches. In summer Echinocactus 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.