Pecan

Buddha's Hand

About Pecan and Buddha's Hand

Pecan

Buddha's Hand

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Fruit

Origin

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

Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia

Types

Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan

Citrus medica var. sarcodactylis

Number of Varieties

0 40000

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Habitat

Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions

Well Drained

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-99-11

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

12-9

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

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

2,130.00 cm370.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

1,220.00 cm300.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Green

White, Purple

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Tan, Brown

Yellow

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Pinnate

Oval

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

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring

Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter, Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Budding, Cuttings

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

Keep the Soil well drained, Requires watering in the growing season

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 in spring, Remove branches, 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

Fertilizers

Apply 10-10-10 amount, Nitrogen, Zinc fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, organic fertlizers

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

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds, Deers, Squirrels

Birds, Butterflies

Allergy

Rhinitis, Sinuses

Asthma

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

Respiratory Disorders, Soothing and relieving pain

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Fruits

Flowers, Fruits

Other Uses

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

Making Perfumes, Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees

Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CARYA illinoinensis

CITRUS medica var. sarcodactylis

Common Name

Papershell Pecan, Pecan

Buddha's Hand, Fingered Citron

In Hindi

पेकॉन

Buddha's Hand Tree

In German

Pekannuss

Buddhas Hand Baum

In French

Pacanier

Main de Bouddha Arbre

In Spanish

Carya illinoinensis

Mano de Buda Árbol

In Greek

Pecan

Χέρι του Βούδα Δέντρο

In Portuguese

Nogueira-pecã

Mão de Buda Árvore

In Polish

Orzesznik jadalny

Ręka Buddy Drzewo

In Latin

Pecan

Buddha manus Arbor

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Juglandales

Sapindales

Family

Juglandaceae

Rutaceae

Genus

Carya Nutt.

Citrus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Juglandeae

Subfamily

Juglandoideae

Number of Species

191

1 27800

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Properties of Pecan and Buddha's Hand

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

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Season and Care of Pecan and Buddha's Hand

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

Pecan and Buddha's Hand Physical Information

Pecan and Buddha's Hand physical information is very important for comparison. Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Buddha's Hand height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Pecan and Buddha's Hand are as follows:

Pecan flower color: Yellow and Green
Pecan leaf color: Green
Buddha's Hand flower color: White and Purple
Buddha's Hand leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Pecan and Buddha's Hand

Care of Pecan and Buddha's Hand include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pecan pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches and Buddha's Hand pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove branches, Remove branches that rub together, Remove crossing or rubbing branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Pecan needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Buddha's Hand needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.