Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
-
Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico
Types
Mimulus
Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan
Habitat
Dry areas, Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Wet lands
Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-10
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
Cushion/Mound-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Rose
Yellow, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Linear
Pinnate
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial 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
Larva
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
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds, Deers, Squirrels
Allergy
-
Rhinitis, Sinuses
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, 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
Antiseptic, Burns
Alzheimer’s Disease, Antidepressant, Anti-oxidant, Appetite enhancer, Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Gallbladder Diseases, Gout, Strengthen gums, tuberculosis
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Bark, Fruits
Other Uses
-
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
Bedding Plant, Container, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Diplacus aurantiacus
CARYA illinoinensis
Common Name
Magic Mix Monkey-flower, Monkey-flower
Papershell Pecan, Pecan
In Hindi
Monkey Flower
पेकॉन
In German
Monkey Flower
Pekannuss
In French
Monkey Flower
Pacanier
In Spanish
Monkey Flower
Carya illinoinensis
In Greek
Monkey Flower
Pecan
In Portuguese
Monkey Flower
Nogueira-pecã
In Polish
Monkey Flower
Orzesznik jadalny
In Latin
Monkey Flower
Pecan
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Juglandales
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Juglandaceae
Genus
Diplacus
Carya Nutt.
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Juglandoideae
Season and Care of Monkey-flower and Pecan
Season and care of Monkey-flower and Pecan is important to know. While considering everything about Monkey-flower and Pecan Care, growing season is an essential factor. Monkey-flower season is Summer and Pecan season is Summer. The type of soil for Monkey-flower is Loam, Sand and for Pecan is Loam while the PH of soil for Monkey-flower is Acidic, Neutral and for Pecan is Acidic, Neutral.
Monkey-flower and Pecan Physical Information
Monkey-flower and Pecan physical information is very important for comparison. Monkey-flower height is 12.70 cm and width 15.00 cm whereas Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Monkey-flower and Pecan are as follows:
Monkey-flower flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink and Rose
Monkey-flower leaf color: Green
Pecan flower color: Yellow and Green
- Pecan leaf color: Green
Care of Monkey-flower and Pecan
Care of Monkey-flower and Pecan include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Monkey-flower 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 Monkey-flower 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.