Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, Southeastern United States, Central America, South America
Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico
Types
Field Corn, Sweet Corn, Baby Corn, Indian Corn
Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan
Habitat
Clay soil areas, Loamy soils, Sandy areas
Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
5-9
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 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
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
-
Yellow, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Yellow, Light Yellow, Peach, Burgundy, Dark Red, Dark Blue
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Needs watering once a week, Never Over-water, Over-head 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
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Nitrogen, Zinc fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Crown rot, Leaf curl, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Snails, Squirrels
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
-
Birds, Deers, Squirrels
Allergy
Asthma, Diarrhea, Headache, Nausea, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing, Vomiting
Rhinitis, Sinuses
Aesthetic Uses
-
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, Antioxidants, Diabetes, Improve heart health, Indigestion, Nutrients
Alzheimer’s Disease, Antidepressant, Anti-oxidant, Appetite enhancer, Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Gallbladder Diseases, Gout, Strengthen gums, tuberculosis
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bark, Fruits
Other Uses
Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used as an industrial solvent, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Air freshner, Application in Furniture, used for making charcoal, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
ZEA mays 'Cutie Pops'
CARYA illinoinensis
Common Name
Indian Corn
Papershell Pecan, Pecan
In Hindi
इंडियन मकई
पेकॉन
In German
Mahiz
Pekannuss
In Spanish
Maíz indio
Carya illinoinensis
In Greek
Αραβόσιτος
Pecan
In Portuguese
milho
Nogueira-pecã
In Polish
Indian Corn
Orzesznik jadalny
In Latin
Latin Re frumentaria
Pecan
Phylum
Streptophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Juglandaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Andropogoneae
Juglandeae
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Juglandoideae
Properties of Indian Corn and Pecan
Wondering what are the properties of Indian Corn and Pecan? We provide you with everything About Indian Corn and Pecan. Indian Corn doesn't have thorns and Pecan doesn't have thorns. Also Indian Corn does not have fragrant flowers. Indian Corn has allergic reactions like Asthma, Diarrhea, Headache, Nausea, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing and Vomiting and Pecan has allergic reactions like Asthma, Diarrhea, Headache, Nausea, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing and Vomiting. 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 Indian Corn and Pecan and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Indian Corn and Pecan
Season and care of Indian Corn and Pecan is important to know. While considering everything about Indian Corn and Pecan Care, growing season is an essential factor. Indian Corn season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Pecan season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Indian Corn is Loam and for Pecan is Loam while the PH of soil for Indian Corn is Neutral and for Pecan is Acidic, Neutral.
Indian Corn and Pecan Physical Information
Indian Corn and Pecan physical information is very important for comparison. Indian Corn height is 150.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Indian Corn and Pecan are as follows:
Indian Corn flower color:
Indian Corn leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Pecan flower color: Yellow and Green
- Pecan leaf color: Green
Care of Indian Corn and Pecan
Care of Indian Corn and Pecan include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Indian Corn pruning is done 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 Indian Corn 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.