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About Allamanda and Pecan


What is

Life Span
Perennial  
Perennial  

Type
Tree  
Shrub  

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

Types
Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan  
Allamanda voilacea Allamanda violacea Cherry Jubilee Allamanda x Alba (Blanca) Allamanda Cream Allamanda Chocolate Allamanda Indonesia Sunset Allamanda hendersonii  

Number of Varieties
8  
99+
6  
99+

Habitat
Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions  
gardens, Grassland, Roadsides, Tropical regions  

USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9  
10-14  

AHS Heat Zone
9-1  
12-10  

Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20  
H1, H2, 24  

Habit
Upright/Erect  
Vining/Climbing  

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
2,130.00 cm  
21
180.00 cm  
99+

Minimum Width
1,220.00 cm  
14
180.00 cm  
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Yellow, Green  
Salmon, Burgundy, Dark Salmon  

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor  
-  

Fruit Color
Tan, Brown  
Light Green, Pink  

Leaf Color in Spring
Green  
Light Green  

Leaf Color in Summer
Green  
Light Green  

Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow  
Light Green  

Leaf Color in Winter
-  
Light Green  

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Pinnate  
Bell Shaped  

Thorns
No  
No  

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall  
Spring, Fall, Winter  

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun  
Full Sun, Partial Sun  

Growth Rate
Medium  
Very Fast  

Type of Soil
Loam  
Loam  

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline  

Soil Drainage
Well drained  
Well drained  

Bloom Time
Spring  
Indeterminate  

Repeat Bloomer
No  
Yes  

Tolerances
-  
Drought, Salt  

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground  
Ground  

How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting  
Seedlings  

Plant Maintenance
Medium  
Medium  

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water more in summer  
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires a lot of watering, Water when soil is dry  

In Summer
Lots of watering  
Lots of watering  

In Spring
Moderate  
Moderate  

In Winter
Average Water  
Average Water  

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline  

Soil Type
Loam  
Loam  

Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained  
Well drained  

Sun Exposure
Full Sun  
Full Sun, Partial Sun  

Pruning
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches  
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in spring, Remove damaged leaves  

Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Nitrogen, Zinc fertilizers  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer  

Pests and Diseases
Crown rot, Leaf curl, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Snails, Squirrels  
Red blotch  

Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction  
Drought  

Facts

Flowers
Insignificant  
Showy  

Flower Petal Number
-  
Single  

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No  
No  

Edible Fruit
Yes  
No  

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
No  
No  

Fragrant Fruit
No  
No  

Fragrant Leaf
No  
No  

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No  
No  

Showy Foliage
No  
No  

Showy Bark
No  
No  

Foliage Texture
Medium  
Medium  

Foliage Sheen
Matte  
Matte  

Evergreen
No  
No  

Invasive
No  
No  

Self-Sowing
No  
No  

Attracts
Birds, Deers, Squirrels  
Hummingbirds  

Allergy
Rhinitis, Sinuses  
Eye irritation, Skin irritation, Skin rash  

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden  
Showy Purposes  

Beauty Benefits
Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises  
-  

Edible Uses
Yes  
No  

Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree  
Air purification  

Plant Benefits
  
  

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

Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits  
Flowers  

Other Uses
Air freshner, Application in Furniture, used for making charcoal, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry  
Used as Ornamental plant  

Used As Indoor Plant
No  
No  

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes  
Yes  

Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees  
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical, Vine  

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
CARYA illinoinensis  
ALLAMANDA 'Cherries Jubilee'  

Common Name
Papershell Pecan, Pecan  
Golden Trumpet Vine  

In Hindi
पेकॉन  
Allamanda  

In German
Pekannuss  
Allamanda  

In French
Pacanier  
Allamanda  

In Spanish
Carya illinoinensis  
Allamanda  

In Greek
Pecan  
Allamanda  

In Portuguese
Nogueira-pecã  
Allamanda  

In Polish
Orzesznik jadalny  
Allamanda  

In Latin
Pecan  
Allamanda  

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Phylum
Magnoliophyta  
Magnoliophyta  

Class
Magnoliopsida  
Magnoliopsida  

Order
Juglandales  
Gentianales  

Family
Juglandaceae  
Apocynaceae  

Genus
Carya Nutt.  
Allamanda  

Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots  

Tribe
Juglandeae  
Apocyneae  

Subfamily
Juglandoideae  
Rauvolfioideae  

Number of Species
19  
99+
12  
99+

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Properties of Pecan and Allamanda

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

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Season and Care of Pecan and Allamanda

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

Pecan and Allamanda Physical Information

Pecan and Allamanda physical information is very important for comparison. Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Allamanda height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Pecan and Allamanda are as follows:

Care of Pecan and Allamanda

Care of Pecan and Allamanda include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pecan pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches and Allamanda pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in spring and Remove damaged leaves. In summer Pecan needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Allamanda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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