Pecan

Blue Barrel

About Pecan and Blue Barrel

Pecan

Blue Barrel

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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

North America, Southwestern United States, Mexico

Types

Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan

Colville's Barrel Cactus, Long-spined Barrel Cactus, Barrel Cactus

Number of Varieties

829

0 40000

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Habitat

Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions

limestone outcrops, Rocky areas, Semi desert

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-912-15

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

12-10

Sunset Zone

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

12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

2,130.00 cm40.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

1,220.00 cm13.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Green

Yellow, Magenta

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Tan, Brown

Pink, Red

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow

Leaf Color in Winter

Shape

Leaf Shape

Pinnate

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

Slow

Type of Soil

Loam

Loam, Sand

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

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Seedlings

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

Needs good drainage, Needs very little water, Water carefully

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam

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

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

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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

✔ ✘

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

Allergy

Rhinitis, Sinuses

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises

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

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

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees

Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CARYA illinoinensis

ECHINOCACTUS horizonthalonius

Common Name

Papershell Pecan, Pecan

Devilshead, Turk's head cactus, Blue barrel cactus, Eagle's claw, Horse maimer, Horse crippler, Visnaga meloncillo

In Hindi

पेकॉन

Blue barrel cactus

In German

Pekannuss

Blau Faßkaktus

In French

Pacanier

Bleu barrel cactus

In Spanish

Carya illinoinensis

biznaga Azul

In Greek

Pecan

Μπλε βαρέλι κάκτος

In Portuguese

Nogueira-pecã

cacto de tambor azul

In Polish

Orzesznik jadalny

Niebieski baryłkę kaktus

In Latin

Pecan

Blue Cactus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Juglandales

Caryophyllales

Family

Juglandaceae

Cactaceae

Genus

Carya Nutt.

Echinocactus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots

Tribe

Juglandeae

Cacteae

Subfamily

Juglandoideae

Cactaceae

Number of Species

1929

1 27800

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Properties of Pecan and Blue Barrel

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

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Season and Care of Pecan and Blue Barrel

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

Pecan and Blue Barrel Physical Information

Pecan and Blue Barrel physical information is very important for comparison. Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Blue Barrel height is 40.00 cm and width 13.00 cm. The color specification of Pecan and Blue Barrel are as follows:

Pecan flower color: Yellow and Green
Pecan leaf color: Green
Blue Barrel flower color: Yellow and Magenta
Blue Barrel leaf color:

Care of Pecan and Blue Barrel

Care of Pecan and Blue Barrel include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pecan pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches and Blue Barrel pruning is done . In summer Pecan needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Blue Barrel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.