Homalomena

Pecan

About Homalomena and Pecan

Homalomena

Pecan

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tender Perennial

Tree

Origin

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

Types

Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan

Number of Varieties

1208

0 40000

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Habitat

Humid climates

Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-125-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-10

9-1

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 24

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

Habit

Clump-Forming

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

35.60 cm2,130.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

30.00 cm1,220.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow green

Yellow, Green

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Tan, Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Purple, Light Green, Burgundy, Silver

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Purple, Light Green, Burgundy, Silver

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Purple, Light Green, Burgundy, Silver

Yellow

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Heart-shaped

Pinnate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial shade, Full Shade

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Indeterminate

Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Divison, Seedlings

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Low

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires watering in the growing season

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

Partial shade, Full Shade

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

fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing

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

Pests and Diseases

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

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction

Facts

Flowers

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

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Coarse

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds, Deers, Squirrels

Allergy

Mouth itching, Throat itching, Toxic

Rhinitis, Sinuses

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing

Cottage Garden

Beauty Benefits

Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Indoor Air Purification, Very little waste

Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Rheumatism

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

Part of Plant Used

Rhizomes

Bark, Fruits

Other Uses

Leaves used for wrapping food

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, Groundcover, Houseplant, Tropical

Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

HOMALOMENA Wallisii

CARYA illinoinensis

Common Name

Homalomena

Papershell Pecan, Pecan

In Hindi

Homalomena

पेकॉन

In German

Homalomena

Pekannuss

In French

Homalomena

Pacanier

In Spanish

Homalomena

Carya illinoinensis

In Greek

Homalomena

Pecan

In Portuguese

homalomena

Nogueira-pecã

In Polish

Homalomena

Orzesznik jadalny

In Latin

Homalomena

Pecan

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Liliopsida

Magnoliopsida

Order

Arales

Juglandales

Family

Araceae

Juglandaceae

Genus

Homalomena

Carya Nutt.

Clade

Angiosperms, Monocots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Juglandeae

Subfamily

Juglandoideae

Number of Species

12219

1 27800

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Properties of Homalomena and Pecan

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

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Season and Care of Homalomena and Pecan

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

Homalomena and Pecan Physical Information

Homalomena and Pecan physical information is very important for comparison. Homalomena height is 35.60 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Homalomena and Pecan are as follows:

Homalomena flower color: Yellow green
Homalomena leaf color: Green, Purple, Light Green, Burgundy and Silver
Pecan flower color: Yellow and Green
Pecan leaf color: Green

Care of Homalomena and Pecan

Care of Homalomena and Pecan include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Homalomena 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 Homalomena 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.