Pecan

Barbary Fig

About Pecan and Barbary Fig

Pecan

Barbary Fig

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Cactus or Succulent

Origin

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

Mexico

Types

Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan

Opuntia ficus-indica

Number of Varieties

0 40000

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Habitat

Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions

Desert

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-98-12

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

12-5

Sunset Zone

2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20

H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

2,130.00 cm240.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

1,220.00 cm180.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Green

Yellow, Red, Orange

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Tan, Brown

Reddish Plum

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow

Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Pinnate

Globe shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam

Loamy, Sandy, Well drained

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring

Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Salt

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

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

Does not require lot of watering, Water once every two or three weeks, Water when soil is dry

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

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

Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Remove dead 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

Aphids, Caterpillars, Cochineal insect, Mealybugs, Nematodes, Red spider mite, Rodent, Root rot, Scale, Slugs, Snails, Thripes, Viruses, Worms

Plant Tolerance

Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

Showy

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

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Bold

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds, Deers, Squirrels

Aphids, Birds, Rodents

Allergy

Rhinitis, Sinuses

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden

Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises

Nourishes scalp, Reduce Bruises, Remove blemishes

Edible Uses

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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

Antioxidants, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Hangover

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Fruits

Flowers, Leaves

Other Uses

Air freshner, Application in Furniture, used for making charcoal, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry

Biomass for fuel, Employed in herbal medicine, Fine spines and trichomes are used as fiber for weaving, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in construction, Used in Furniture

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees

Container, Feature Plant, Fruit, Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CARYA illinoinensis

OPUNTIA ficus-indica

Common Name

Papershell Pecan, Pecan

Indian fig opuntia, Barbary fig, cactus pear, spineless cactus

In Hindi

पेकॉन

Opuntia ficus-indica

In German

Pekannuss

Opuntia ficus-indica

In French

Pacanier

Opuntia ficus-indica

In Spanish

Carya illinoinensis

Opuntia ficus-indica

In Greek

Pecan

Φραγκοσυκιά

In Portuguese

Nogueira-pecã

Opuntia ficus-indica

In Polish

Orzesznik jadalny

Opuntia ficus-indica

In Latin

Pecan

Opuntia ficus-indica

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Juglandales

Caryophyllales

Family

Juglandaceae

Cactaceae

Genus

Carya Nutt.

Opuntia Mill

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Eudicots

Tribe

Juglandeae

Opuntieae

Subfamily

Juglandoideae

Opuntioideae

Number of Species

192

1 27800

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Properties of Pecan and Barbary Fig

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

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Season and Care of Pecan and Barbary Fig

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

Pecan and Barbary Fig Physical Information

Pecan and Barbary Fig physical information is very important for comparison. Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Barbary Fig height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Pecan and Barbary Fig are as follows:

Pecan flower color: Yellow and Green
Pecan leaf color: Green
Barbary Fig flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange
Barbary Fig leaf color: Green

Care of Pecan and Barbary Fig

Care of Pecan and Barbary Fig include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pecan pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches and Barbary Fig pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally and Remove dead leaves. In summer Pecan needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Barbary Fig needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.