Pecan

Cowpea

About Pecan and Cowpea

Pecan

Cowpea

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Vegetable

Origin

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

Africa

Types

Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan

Yardlong Bean Black-Eyed Peas Catjang Dixie Lee Pea

Number of Varieties

0 40000

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Habitat

Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions

Fertile bottom land

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-9-9999

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

Sunset Zone

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

A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

2,130.00 cm90.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

1,220.00 cm30.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Green

White, Pink, Lavender

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Tan, Brown

White, Red, Green, Purple, Brown, Black

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Green, Purple

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Green, Purple

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow

Green, Purple

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Purple

Shape

Leaf Shape

Pinnate

Deltoid

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

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring

Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

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

Average Water Needs

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

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads

Fertilizers

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

Any balanced general purpose fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Crown rot, Leaf curl, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Snails, Squirrels

Nematodes, Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

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

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

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

Allergy

Rhinitis, Sinuses

Legume allergy

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden

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

Diuretic, Stomachic

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Fruits

Seedpod, Seeds

Other Uses

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

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees

Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CARYA illinoinensis

VIGNA unguiculata

Common Name

Papershell Pecan, Pecan

Blackeyed Pea Cowpea

In Hindi

पेकॉन

लोबिया

In German

Pekannuss

cowpea

In French

Pacanier

niébé

In Spanish

Carya illinoinensis

caupí

In Greek

Pecan

cowpea

In Portuguese

Nogueira-pecã

Koopea

In Polish

Orzesznik jadalny

Koopea

In Latin

Pecan

Koopea

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Juglandales

Fabales

Family

Juglandaceae

Fabaceae

Genus

Carya Nutt.

Vigna

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Juglandeae

Subfamily

Juglandoideae

Number of Species

1990

1 27800

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Properties of Pecan and Cowpea

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

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Season and Care of Pecan and Cowpea

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

Pecan and Cowpea Physical Information

Pecan and Cowpea physical information is very important for comparison. Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Cowpea height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Pecan and Cowpea are as follows:

Pecan flower color: Yellow and Green
Pecan leaf color: Green
Cowpea flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
Cowpea leaf color: Green and Purple

Care of Pecan and Cowpea

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