Indian Grass

Pecan

About Indian Grass and Pecan

Indian Grass

Pecan

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Grass

Tree

Origin

North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada, Mexico

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

Types

Sorghastrum nutans

Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan

Number of Varieties

0 40000

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Habitat

Grassland, low mountains, Semi desert, Woodlands

Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-95-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9 - 1

9-1

Sunset Zone

7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 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

90.00 cm2,130.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

45.70 cm1,220.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Green

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Tan, Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Light Green, Blue Green

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Light Green

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Blue Green, Burgundy, Copper

Yellow

Leaf Color in Winter

Tan

Shape

Leaf Shape

Linear

Pinnate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall

Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Salt

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

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, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Requires very little pruning

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

Fertilizers

No fertilizers needed

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

Pests and Diseases

Insects

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

Plant Tolerance

Drought and Salt

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

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Birds, Deers, Squirrels

Allergy

Skin irritation

Rhinitis, Sinuses

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden

Beauty Benefits

Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

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

Whole plant

Bark, Fruits

Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant

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

Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Wildflower

Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

SORGHASTRUM nutans

CARYA illinoinensis

Common Name

Indian Grass

Papershell Pecan, Pecan

In Hindi

भारतीय घास

पेकॉन

In German

Indian Grass

Pekannuss

In French

Herbe indienne

Pacanier

In Spanish

Hierba india

Carya illinoinensis

In Greek

Ινδικό Grass

Pecan

In Portuguese

grama indianas

Nogueira-pecã

In Polish

Indyjski Trawa

Orzesznik jadalny

In Latin

Indian Grass

Pecan

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Liliopsida

Magnoliopsida

Order

Poales

Juglandales

Family

Poaceae

Juglandaceae

Genus

Sorghastrum

Carya Nutt.

Clade

Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Juglandeae

Subfamily

Juglandoideae

Number of Species

919

1 27800

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Properties of Indian Grass and Pecan

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

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Season and Care of Indian Grass and Pecan

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

Indian Grass and Pecan Physical Information

Indian Grass and Pecan physical information is very important for comparison. Indian Grass height is 90.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Indian Grass and Pecan are as follows:

Indian Grass flower color:
Indian Grass leaf color: Light Green and Blue Green
Pecan flower color: Yellow and Green
Pecan leaf color: Green

Care of Indian Grass and Pecan

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