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About Pecan and Chinese Lantern

What is

Life Span

Perennial
Perennial

Type

Tree
Tender Perennial

Origin

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

Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan
Chinese lantern,Japanese-lantern, winter cherry

Number of Varieties

890
0 40000
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Habitat

Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions
Cultivated Beds, Damp Places, hedge rows, Mountain Slopes

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-98-10
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

9-1
10-1

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 cm120.00 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

1,220.00 cm12.00 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Green
Orange Red

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor
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Fruit Color

Tan, Brown
Tan, Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green
Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green
Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow
Green

Leaf Color in Winter

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Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Pinnate
Elliptic, toothed

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

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

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
Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained
Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring
Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

-
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Care

Where to Plant?

Ground
Ground, Pot

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
Requires regular watering

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, 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
Whiteflies

Plant Tolerance

Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Drought

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant
Showy

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
Matte

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

Birds, Deers, Squirrels
Hummingbirds

Allergy

Rhinitis, Sinuses
breathing problems, Diarrhea, Headache, Irritation to stomach, Vomiting

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden
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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

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Alzheimer’s Disease, Antidepressant, Anti-oxidant, Appetite enhancer, Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Gallbladder Diseases, Gout, Strengthen gums, tuberculosis
Antiphlogistic, Antirheumatic, Antitussive, Diuretic

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Fruits
Fruits

Other Uses

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

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CARYA illinoinensis
ABUTILON 'Amsterdam'

Common Name

Papershell Pecan, Pecan
Chinese Lantern, Flowering Maple, Parlour Maple

In Hindi

पेकॉन
Chinese lantern

In German

Pekannuss
Lampionblume

In French

Pacanier
Coqueret alkékenge

In Spanish

Carya illinoinensis
Chinese lantern

In Greek

Pecan
Chinese lantern

In Portuguese

Nogueira-pecã
Chinese lantern

In Polish

Orzesznik jadalny
Miechunka rozdęta

In Latin

Pecan
Chinese lantern

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Order

Juglandales
Solanales

Family

Juglandaceae
Malvaceae

Genus

Carya Nutt.
Physalis

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Juglandeae
Physaleae

Subfamily

Juglandoideae
Solanoideae

Number of Species

1990
1 27800
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Properties of Pecan and Chinese Lantern

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

Season and Care of Pecan and Chinese Lantern

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

Pecan and Chinese Lantern Physical Information

Pecan and Chinese Lantern physical information is very important for comparison. Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Chinese Lantern height is 120.00 cm and width 12.00 cm. The color specification of Pecan and Chinese Lantern are as follows:

  • Pecan flower color: Yellow and Green

  • Pecan leaf color: Green

  • Chinese Lantern flower color: Orange Red

  • Chinese Lantern leaf color: Green

Care of Pecan and Chinese Lantern

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