Pecan

Crossandra

About Pecan and Crossandra

Pecan

Crossandra

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Shrub

Origin

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

Southeastern Asia, India

Types

Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan

Orange, Dark Red (Ratan aboli), Yellow, Delhi Crossandra , Arka Ambara, Arka Kanaka (IIHR varieties)

Number of Varieties

0 40000

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Habitat

Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions

Screen Cottage and Informal Garden, Urban areas, Wild

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-910-15

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

10-9

Sunset Zone

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

H1, H2, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

2,130.00 cm40.60 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

1,220.00 cm25.40 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Green

Orange, Orange Red

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Tan, Brown

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

Green, Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Pinnate

Ovate

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

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Spring

Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

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

Water daily during growing season

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

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

Fertilizers

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

Balanced 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

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds, Deers, Squirrels

Hummingbirds, Butterflies

Allergy

Rhinitis, Sinuses

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden

Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Hanging Basket, Landscape Designing, 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

Agroforestry

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

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

Antibacterial, Aphrodisiac, Bronchitis, Cough, Liver problems, Menstrual Disorders

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Fruits

Flowers, Leaves

Other Uses

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

Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant, 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, Cutflower, Hedges, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CARYA illinoinensis

CROSSANDRA infundibuliformis

Common Name

Papershell Pecan, Pecan

Crossandra, firecracker flower

In Hindi

पेकॉन

Crossandra

In German

Pekannuss

Crossandra

In French

Pacanier

Crossandra

In Spanish

Carya illinoinensis

Crossandra

In Greek

Pecan

Crossandra

In Portuguese

Nogueira-pecã

Crossandra

In Polish

Orzesznik jadalny

Crossandra

In Latin

Pecan

Crossandra

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Juglandales

Scrophulariales

Family

Juglandaceae

Acanthaceae

Genus

Carya Nutt.

Crossandra

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Juglandeae

Subfamily

Juglandoideae

Number of Species

1952

1 27800

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Properties of Pecan and Crossandra

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

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Season and Care of Pecan and Crossandra

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

Pecan and Crossandra Physical Information

Pecan and Crossandra physical information is very important for comparison. Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Crossandra height is 40.60 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Pecan and Crossandra are as follows:

Pecan flower color: Yellow and Green
Pecan leaf color: Green
Crossandra flower color: Orange and Orange Red
Crossandra leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Pecan and Crossandra

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