Pecan

Croton

About Pecan and Croton

Pecan

Croton

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Shrub

Origin

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

South-Eastern Asia, Southeastern Asia, Polynesia

Types

Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan

Gold Dust Croton, Banana Croton

Number of Varieties

81200

0 40000

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Habitat

Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions

Along Railroads, Pastures, Roadsides, Sandy areas, Waste areas

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-99-15

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

12-1

Sunset Zone

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

H1, H2, 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, Yellow

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Tan, Brown

Red

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

White, Yellow, Purple, Orange, Light Green, Chartreuse, Lime Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Gold

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Chartreuse, Lime Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Gold, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Crimson, Dark Red, Copper, Bronze, Orange Red, Ivory

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow

White, Yellow, Purple, Orange, Light Green, Chartreuse, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Crimson, Dark Red, Copper, Bronze, Orange Red, Ivory

Leaf Color in Winter

White, Yellow, Purple, Orange, Light Green, Gold, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Crimson, Dark Red, Copper, Bronze, Orange Red, Ivory

Shape

Leaf Shape

Pinnate

Long Elliptic

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring

Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Cold climate

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

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

Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Less Watering

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, Partial shade

Pruning

Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches

Prune in spring, Remove branches that rub together

Fertilizers

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

Less fertilizing

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

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

✔ ✘

Foliage Texture

Medium

Coarse

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds, Deers, Squirrels

Butterflies, Insects

Allergy

Rhinitis, Sinuses

Dizziness, Eczema, Itchiness, Skin irritation, Skin rash, Vomiting

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden

Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises

Improve hair condition, Skin Problems

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree

Air purification, 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

Bronchitis, Gallbladder Diseases, Gout, Joint pain, Malaria, Nerve pain, Upset stomach

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Fruits

Seeds, Whole plant

Other Uses

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

Decoration Purposes, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant

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, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CARYA illinoinensis

CODIAEUM variegatum

Common Name

Papershell Pecan, Pecan

Rushfoil, Croton

In Hindi

पेकॉन

क्रोटोन प्लांट

In German

Pekannuss

Kroton

In French

Pacanier

Croton

In Spanish

Carya illinoinensis

Croton Planta

In Greek

Pecan

Κρότωνα φυτών

In Portuguese

Nogueira-pecã

cróton

In Polish

Orzesznik jadalny

Kroto roślin

In Latin

Pecan

Planta Croton

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Juglandales

Malpighiales

Family

Juglandaceae

Euphorbiaceae

Genus

Carya Nutt.

Croton

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Juglandeae

Crotoneae

Subfamily

Juglandoideae

Crotonoideae

Number of Species

1965

1 27800

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Properties of Pecan and Croton

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

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Season and Care of Pecan and Croton

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

Pecan and Croton Physical Information

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

Pecan flower color: Yellow and Green
Pecan leaf color: Green
Croton flower color: White and Yellow
Croton leaf color: White, Yellow, Purple, Orange, Light Green, Chartreuse, Lime Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Yellow green and Gold

Care of Pecan and Croton

Care of Pecan and Croton include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pecan pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches and Croton pruning is done Prune in spring and Remove branches that rub together. In summer Pecan needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Croton needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Less Watering.