Elephant Bush

Pecan

About Elephant Bush and Pecan

Elephant Bush

Pecan

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Succulent

Tree

Origin

Southern Africa

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

Types

Limpopo, Prostrata, Aurea, Medio Picta

Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan

Number of Varieties

308

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Habitat

Dry areas, Lower slopes, Rocky areas

Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-125-9

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AHS Heat Zone

10-1

9-1

Sunset Zone

8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

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

Habit

Twisted/Contorted

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

250.00 cm2,130.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

121.00 cm1,220.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Pink

Yellow, Green

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green, Red

Tan, Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Yellow

Leaf Color in Winter

Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Succulent

Pinnate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Spring

Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Low

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Needs less watering

Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water more in summer

In Summer

Ample Water

Lots of watering

In Spring

Less Watering

Moderate

In Winter

Less Watering

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun

Pruning

Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts

Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize late winter

Apply 10-10-10 amount, Nitrogen, Zinc fertilizers

Pests and Diseases

Pests and diseases free

Crown rot, Leaf curl, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Snails, Squirrels

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance

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

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Bold

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Butterflies

Birds, Deers, Squirrels

Allergy

Rhinitis, Sinuses

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Bonsai, Showy Purposes

Cottage Garden

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin, Improve skin condition, Skin cleanser, Skin inflammation, Skin irritation, Skin Problems

Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Erosion control, Food for birds, Indoor Air Purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife

Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Dehydration, Diabetes, Skin Disorders, Skin irritation, Sore throat

Alzheimer’s Disease, Antidepressant, Anti-oxidant, Appetite enhancer, Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Gallbladder Diseases, Gout, Strengthen gums, tuberculosis

Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Stem

Bark, Fruits

Other Uses

Animal Feed, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads

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, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical

Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

PORTULACARIA afra

CARYA illinoinensis

Common Name

Porkbush, Dwarf jade plant, Spekboom

Papershell Pecan, Pecan

In Hindi

Elephant Bush

पेकॉन

In German

Elephant Bush

Pekannuss

In French

Elephant Bush

Pacanier

In Spanish

elefante Bush

Carya illinoinensis

In Greek

ελέφαντας Μπους

Pecan

In Portuguese

elefante de Bush

Nogueira-pecã

In Polish

Elephant Bush

Orzesznik jadalny

In Latin

bush elephant

Pecan

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Embryophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Caryophyllales

Juglandales

Family

Portulacaceae

Juglandaceae

Genus

Portulacaria

Carya Nutt.

Clade

Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Juglandeae

Subfamily

Portulacarioideae

Juglandoideae

Number of Species

119

1 27800

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Properties of Elephant Bush and Pecan

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

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Season and Care of Elephant Bush and Pecan

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

Elephant Bush and Pecan Physical Information

Elephant Bush and Pecan physical information is very important for comparison. Elephant Bush height is 250.00 cm and width 121.00 cm whereas Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Elephant Bush and Pecan are as follows:

Elephant Bush flower color: Pink
Elephant Bush leaf color: Green
Pecan flower color: Yellow and Green
Pecan leaf color: Green

Care of Elephant Bush and Pecan

Care of Elephant Bush and Pecan include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Elephant Bush pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, 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 Elephant Bush needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Pecan needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.