Hippeastrum

Pecan

About Hippeastrum and Pecan

Hippeastrum

Pecan

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Bulb or Corm or Tuber

Tree

Origin

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

Types

Amaryllis

Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan

Number of Varieties

908

0 40000

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Habitat

tropical environments

Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

8-115-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

Sunset Zone

21,22

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

Habit

Clump-Forming

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

38.10 cm2,130.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

30.10 cm1,220.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Red, Light Pink

Yellow, Green

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green, Brown

Tan, Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Light Green

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Several shades of Green

Yellow

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Long Linear

Pinnate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Deer resistant

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Divison, From Rhizomes, Tubers

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Low

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs

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

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun

Pruning

Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

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

Fertilizers

as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen

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

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Grasshoppers, Mealybugs, Mites, Red blotch, Slugs, Snails

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

Plant Tolerance

Deer resistant

Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

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

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds

Birds, Deers, Squirrels

Allergy

poisonous if ingested

Rhinitis, Sinuses

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Cottage Garden

Beauty Benefits

Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

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

Flowers

Bark, Fruits

Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens

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, Cutflower, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical

Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

HIPPEASTRUM 'Picotee'

CARYA illinoinensis

Common Name

Florist Amaryllis, Hippeastrum, Picotee Hippeastrum

Papershell Pecan, Pecan

In Hindi

HIPPEASTRUM

पेकॉन

In German

HIPPEASTRUM

Pekannuss

In French

HIPPEASTRUM

Pacanier

In Spanish

Hippeastrum

Carya illinoinensis

In Greek

Hippeastrum

Pecan

In Portuguese

HIPPEASTRUM

Nogueira-pecã

In Polish

Hippeastrum

Orzesznik jadalny

In Latin

Hippeastrum

Pecan

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Asparagales

Juglandales

Family

Amaryllidaceae

Juglandaceae

Genus

Amaryllis

Carya Nutt.

Clade

Angiosperms, Monocots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Juglandeae

Subfamily

Amaryllidoideae

Juglandoideae

Number of Species

9019

1 27800

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Properties of Hippeastrum and Pecan

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

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Season and Care of Hippeastrum and Pecan

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

Hippeastrum and Pecan Physical Information

Hippeastrum and Pecan physical information is very important for comparison. Hippeastrum height is 38.10 cm and width 30.10 cm whereas Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Hippeastrum and Pecan are as follows:

Hippeastrum flower color: White, Red and Light Pink
Hippeastrum leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Pecan flower color: Yellow and Green
Pecan leaf color: Green

Care of Hippeastrum and Pecan

Care of Hippeastrum and Pecan include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hippeastrum pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Hippeastrum 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.