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About Pecan and Centipede Grass

What is

Life Span

Perennial
Perennial

Type

Tree
Grass

Origin

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

Types

Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle

Number of Varieties

8100
0 40000
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Habitat

Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-97-10
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

9-1
10 - 7

Sunset Zone

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

Habit

Upright/Erect
Spreading

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

2,130.00 cm2.50 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

1,220.00 cm3.00 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Green
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor
Bicolor

Fruit Color

Tan, Brown
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Leaf Color in Spring

Green
Light Green, Yellow green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green
Light Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow
Light Green, Yellow green

Leaf Color in Winter

-
Light Green, Lemon yellow, Tan

Shape

Leaf Shape

Pinnate
Oblovate

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun
Full Sun

Growth Rate

Medium
Medium

Type of Soil

Loam
Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained
Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring
Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

-
Cold climate, Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground
Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium
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
Average Water Needs, Over-head watering, Requires watering in the growing season

In Summer

Lots of watering
Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate
Moderate

In Winter

Average Water
Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam
Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained
Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun
Full Sun

Pruning

Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches
Prune to control growth, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

Apply 10-10-10 amount, Nitrogen, Zinc fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous

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
Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

-
Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

Edible Fruit

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

Fragrant Fruit

Fragrant Leaf

Fragrant Bark/Stem

Showy Foliage

Showy Bark

Foliage Texture

Medium
Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte
Glossy

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

Birds, Deers, Squirrels
Bees, Flies

Allergy

Rhinitis, Sinuses
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises
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Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Alzheimer’s Disease, Antidepressant, Anti-oxidant, Appetite enhancer, Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Gallbladder Diseases, Gout, Strengthen gums, tuberculosis
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Fruits
Flowers, Root

Other Uses

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

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Lawns and Turf

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CARYA illinoinensis
EREMOCHLOA ophiuroides

Common Name

Papershell Pecan, Pecan
Centipede Grass

In Hindi

पेकॉन
Hydrangea

In German

Pekannuss
Hortensie

In French

Pacanier
Hortensia

In Spanish

Carya illinoinensis
Hortensia

In Greek

Pecan
υδραγεία

In Portuguese

Nogueira-pecã
Hortênsia

In Polish

Orzesznik jadalny
Hortensja

In Latin

Pecan
Hibiscus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta
Embryophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida

Order

Juglandales
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Family

Juglandaceae
Poaceae

Genus

Carya Nutt.
Ophiuroides

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots

Tribe

Juglandeae
Andropogoneae

Subfamily

Juglandoideae
Sorghum

Number of Species

1910
1 27800
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Properties of Pecan and Centipede Grass

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

Season and Care of Pecan and Centipede Grass

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

Pecan and Centipede Grass Physical Information

Pecan and Centipede Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Centipede Grass height is 2.50 cm and width 3.00 cm. The color specification of Pecan and Centipede Grass are as follows:

  • Pecan flower color: Yellow and Green

  • Pecan leaf color: Green

  • Centipede Grass flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White

  • Centipede Grass leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green

Care of Pecan and Centipede Grass

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