Gasteria

Pecan

About Gasteria and Pecan

Gasteria

Pecan

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Cactus or Succulent

Tree

Origin

Southern Africa

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

Types

Gasteria brachyphylla, Gasteria rawlinsonii

Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan

Number of Varieties

168

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Habitat

Deciduous forests, River side, rocky banks of streams

Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

-99995-9

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

Sunset Zone

13, 16, 21, 22, 23, 24

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

Habit

Rosette/Stemless

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

12.00 cm2,130.00 cm

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Minimum Width

10.00 cm1,220.00 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Coral

Yellow, Green

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Tan, Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Dark Green

Yellow

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Tongue shaped

Pinnate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Bright direct sunlight, Partial Sun

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Dry soil

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground

Ground

How to Plant?

Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Low

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do Not over Water

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

In Summer

Less Watering

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 dead leaves

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

Fertilizers

Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil

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

Pests and Diseases

Fusarium root rot, Red blotch

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

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Heat And Humidity

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

Ants, Flies

Birds, Deers, Squirrels

Allergy

Irritation to intestines, Skin rash

Rhinitis, Sinuses

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden

Beauty Benefits

For treating wrinkles, Good for the Scalp

Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed

Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Aging, Blood disorders, Laxative

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

Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Sap

Bark, Fruits

Other Uses

Can be made into a herbal tea, Making Shampoo, Oil is used in mosquito repellents

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, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall

Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

GASTERIA

CARYA illinoinensis

Common Name

Gasteria

Papershell Pecan, Pecan

In Hindi

Gasteria

पेकॉन

In German

Gasteria

Pekannuss

In French

Gasteria

Pacanier

In Spanish

Gasteria

Carya illinoinensis

In Greek

Gasteria

Pecan

In Portuguese

Gasteria

Nogueira-pecã

In Polish

Gasteria

Orzesznik jadalny

In Latin

Gasteria

Pecan

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Monocots

Magnoliopsida

Order

Asparagales

Juglandales

Family

Aloaceae

Juglandaceae

Genus

Gasteria

Carya Nutt.

Clade

Angiosperms, Monocots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Juglandeae

Subfamily

Asphodeloideae

Juglandoideae

Number of Species

1619

1 27800

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Properties of Gasteria and Pecan

Wondering what are the properties of Gasteria and Pecan? We provide you with everything About Gasteria and Pecan. Gasteria doesn't have thorns and Pecan doesn't have thorns. Also Gasteria does not have fragrant flowers. Gasteria has allergic reactions like Irritation to intestines and Skin rash and Pecan has allergic reactions like Irritation to intestines and Skin rash. 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 Gasteria and Pecan and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Gasteria and Pecan

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

Gasteria and Pecan Physical Information

Gasteria and Pecan physical information is very important for comparison. Gasteria height is 12.00 cm and width 10.00 cm whereas Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Gasteria and Pecan are as follows:

Gasteria flower color: Coral
Gasteria leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Pecan flower color: Yellow and Green
Pecan leaf color: Green

Care of Gasteria and Pecan

Care of Gasteria and Pecan include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Gasteria pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Pecan pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches. In summer Gasteria needs Less Watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pecan needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.