Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia
Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico
Types
Anigozanthos
Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan
Habitat
Dry areas, Temperate Regions, Well Drained
Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
5-9
Sunset Zone
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
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Orange
Yellow, Green
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
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 Shape
Linear
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
-
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Tissue culture
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
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
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
fungus
Crown rot, Leaf curl, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Snails, Squirrels
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
Birds, Deers, Squirrels
Allergy
Eye irritation, Skin irritation
Rhinitis, Sinuses
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
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
Buds, Flowers
Bark, Fruits
Other Uses
Cut Flowers
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
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
ANIGOZANTHOS
CARYA illinoinensis
Common Name
Kangaroo Paws
Papershell Pecan, Pecan
In Hindi
Kangaroo Paws
पेकॉन
In German
Kangaroo Paws
Pekannuss
In French
Kangaroo Paws
Pacanier
In Spanish
Kangaroo Paws
Carya illinoinensis
In Greek
Kangaroo Paws
Pecan
In Portuguese
Kangaroo Paws
Nogueira-pecã
In Polish
Kangaroo Paws
Orzesznik jadalny
In Latin
Kangaroo Paws
Pecan
Order
Commelinales
Juglandales
Family
Haemodoraceae
Juglandaceae
Genus
Anigozanthos
Carya Nutt.
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Conostyloideae
Juglandoideae
Season and Care of Kangaroo Paws and Pecan
Season and care of Kangaroo Paws and Pecan is important to know. While considering everything about Kangaroo Paws and Pecan Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kangaroo Paws season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pecan season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kangaroo Paws is Loam, Sand and for Pecan is Loam while the PH of soil for Kangaroo Paws is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pecan is Acidic, Neutral.
Kangaroo Paws and Pecan Physical Information
Kangaroo Paws and Pecan physical information is very important for comparison. Kangaroo Paws height is 100.00 cm and width 40.00 cm whereas Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Kangaroo Paws and Pecan are as follows:
Kangaroo Paws flower color: Yellow, Red, Green, Purple and Orange
Kangaroo Paws leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Pecan flower color: Yellow and Green
- Pecan leaf color: Green
Care of Kangaroo Paws and Pecan
Care of Kangaroo Paws and Pecan include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kangaroo Paws 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 Kangaroo Paws 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.