Guzmania

Pecan

About Guzmania and Pecan

Guzmania

Pecan

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tender Perennial

Tree

Origin

North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America

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

Types

Guzmania lingulata, Guzmania monostachia

Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan

Number of Varieties

1208

0 40000

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Habitat

Hills, Moist Soils

Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

-99995-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

Sunset Zone

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

Habit

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

50.00 cm2,130.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

20.00 cm1,220.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Red

Yellow, Green

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Tan, Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Light Green

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Linear

Pinnate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Indirect sunlight

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Loamy, Sandy

Loam

The pH of Soil

Slightly Acidic

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Loamy

Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Autumn

Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Dry soil, Shallow soil

Care

Where to Plant?

Container

Ground

How to Plant?

Leaf Cutting, Transplanting

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

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

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Slightly Acidic

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loamy, Sandy

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Bright Indirect Sunlight

Full Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves

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

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers

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

Pests and Diseases

Bacteria wilt, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch

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

Plant Tolerance

Drought

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

Coarse

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Flying insects, Moths

Birds, Deers, Squirrels

Allergy

Rash, Throat itching

Rhinitis, Sinuses

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Cottage Garden

Beauty Benefits

Making cosmetics, Removes pimples

Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Forms dense stands, Prevent Soil Erosion

Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Acne, Eczema, 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

Bark, Fruits

Other Uses

Application in Handicrafts, Making Shampoo

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

Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

GUZMANIA

CARYA illinoinensis

Common Name

Guzmania, Torch Bromeliad

Papershell Pecan, Pecan

In Hindi

Guzmania lingulata

पेकॉन

In German

Guzmania lingulata

Pekannuss

In French

Guzmania lingulata

Pacanier

In Spanish

Guzmania lingulata

Carya illinoinensis

In Greek

Guzmania lingulata

Pecan

In Portuguese

Guzmania lingulata

Nogueira-pecã

In Polish

Guzmania lingulata

Orzesznik jadalny

In Latin

Guzmania lingulata

Pecan

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Angiosperms

Magnoliophyta

Class

Liliopsida

Magnoliopsida

Order

Poales

Juglandales

Family

Bromeliaceae

Juglandaceae

Genus

Guzmania

Carya Nutt.

Clade

Commelinids

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Juglandeae

Subfamily

Tillandsioideae.

Juglandoideae

Number of Species

619

1 27800

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Properties of Guzmania and Pecan

Wondering what are the properties of Guzmania and Pecan? We provide you with everything About Guzmania and Pecan. Guzmania doesn't have thorns and Pecan doesn't have thorns. Also Guzmania does not have fragrant flowers. Guzmania has allergic reactions like Rash and Throat itching and Pecan has allergic reactions like Rash and Throat itching. 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 Guzmania and Pecan and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Guzmania and Pecan

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

Guzmania and Pecan Physical Information

Guzmania and Pecan physical information is very important for comparison. Guzmania height is 50.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Guzmania and Pecan are as follows:

Guzmania flower color: Red
Guzmania leaf color: Light Green
Pecan flower color: Yellow and Green
Pecan leaf color: Green

Care of Guzmania and Pecan

Care of Guzmania and Pecan include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Guzmania pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Pecan pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches. In summer Guzmania 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.