Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico
Brazil
Types
Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan
Yellow Bloodleaf, Herbst's Bloodleaf, Standley's Bloodleaf
Habitat
Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions
tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
11-15
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Green
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Red, Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Red, Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Red, Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Softwood cuttings, Stem Cutting, Tip cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water more in summer
Medium
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 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, Remove branches that rub together, Remove crossing or rubbing branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Nitrogen, Zinc fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Balanced liquid fertilizer every 4 weeks
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
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Deers, Squirrels
Insects, Wildlife
Allergy
Rhinitis, Sinuses
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Alzheimer’s Disease, Antidepressant, Anti-oxidant, Appetite enhancer, Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Gallbladder Diseases, Gout, Strengthen gums, tuberculosis
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Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits
Leaves
Other Uses
Air freshner, Application in Furniture, used for making charcoal, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CARYA illinoinensis
IRESINE herbstii
Common Name
Papershell Pecan, Pecan
Bloodleaf, Herbst's bloodleaf
In Hindi
पेकॉन
Bloodleaf Plant
In German
Pekannuss
Bloodleaf Pflanze
In French
Pacanier
Feuillesang Plante
In Spanish
Carya illinoinensis
Planta Sangrienta
In Greek
Pecan
Bloodleaf φυτών
In Portuguese
Nogueira-pecã
Bloodleaf Planta
In Polish
Orzesznik jadalny
Bloodleaf roślin
In Latin
Pecan
Planta Bloodleaf
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Juglandales
Caryophyllales
Family
Juglandaceae
Amaranthaceae
Genus
Carya Nutt.
Iresine
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Juglandeae
Gomphreneae
Subfamily
Juglandoideae
Gomphrenoideae
Season and Care of Pecan and Bloodleaf
Season and care of Pecan and Bloodleaf is important to know. While considering everything about Pecan and Bloodleaf Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pecan season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bloodleaf season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pecan is Loam and for Bloodleaf is Loam while the PH of soil for Pecan is Acidic, Neutral and for Bloodleaf is Acidic, Neutral.
Pecan and Bloodleaf Physical Information
Pecan and Bloodleaf physical information is very important for comparison. Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Bloodleaf height is 15.24 cm and width 20.32 cm. The color specification of Pecan and Bloodleaf are as follows:
Care of Pecan and Bloodleaf
Care of Pecan and Bloodleaf include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pecan pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches and Bloodleaf pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove branches that rub together, Remove crossing or rubbing branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Pecan needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bloodleaf needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.