Pecan

Bluebonnet

About Pecan and Bluebonnet

Pecan

Bluebonnet

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Annual

Type

Tree

Flowering Plants

Origin

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

Texas

Types

Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan

Lupinus adsurgens, Lupinus affinis, Lupinus albicaulis

Number of Varieties

845

0 40000

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Habitat

Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions

Loamy soils, Sandy areas

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-93-8

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

9 - 1

Sunset Zone

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

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

Habit

Upright/Erect

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

2,130.00 cm60.96 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

1,220.00 cm30.48 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Green

White, Blue, Purple

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Tan, Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Green, Sea Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Green, Sea Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Pinnate

Oblanceolate to oval

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Cuttings, 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

Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Slightly Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam

Fertile, Well drained

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Partial Sun

Pruning

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

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, 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

Red blotch

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

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds, Deers, Squirrels

Butterflies

Allergy

Rhinitis, Sinuses

Toxic

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, Soil Enrichment

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 for bedding in gardens

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees

Container, Hanging Basket

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CARYA illinoinensis

LUPINUS subcarnosus

Common Name

Papershell Pecan, Pecan

Bluebonnet, Texas Bluebonnet

In Hindi

पेकॉन

Bluebonnet Plant

In German

Pekannuss

Blaue Lupine Pflanze

In French

Pacanier

Bluebonnet Plante

In Spanish

Carya illinoinensis

Planta bluebonnet

In Greek

Pecan

Bluebonnet φυτών

In Portuguese

Nogueira-pecã

Bluebonnet de Plantas

In Polish

Orzesznik jadalny

Bluebonnet roślin

In Latin

Pecan

Planta Bluebonnet

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Juglandales

Fabales

Family

Juglandaceae

Fabaceae

Genus

Carya Nutt.

Lupinus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Juglandeae

Genisteae

Subfamily

Juglandoideae

Faboideae

Number of Species

19200

1 27800

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Properties of Pecan and Bluebonnet

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

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Season and Care of Pecan and Bluebonnet

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

Pecan and Bluebonnet Physical Information

Pecan and Bluebonnet physical information is very important for comparison. Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Bluebonnet height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm. The color specification of Pecan and Bluebonnet are as follows:

Pecan flower color: Yellow and Green
Pecan leaf color: Green
Bluebonnet flower color: White, Blue and Purple
Bluebonnet leaf color: Green and Sea Green

Care of Pecan and Bluebonnet

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