Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Tubers
Origin
Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico
Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia
Types
Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan
Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum
Habitat
Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Green
Pink, Purple, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Silver
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Indirect sunlight
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water more in summer
Do not water frequently, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Indirect sunlight
Pruning
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Prune to control growth, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
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
Aphids, Botrytis Cinerea, Gray mold, Mice, Mites, Root weevil, Slugs, Snails, Squirrels
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Deers, Squirrels
Not Available
Allergy
Rhinitis, Sinuses
Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Alzheimer’s Disease, Antidepressant, Anti-oxidant, Appetite enhancer, Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Gallbladder Diseases, Gout, Strengthen gums, tuberculosis
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits
Root, Stem
Other Uses
Air freshner, Application in Furniture, used for making charcoal, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Not Available
Botanical Name
CARYA illinoinensis
Cyclamen Persicum
Common Name
Papershell Pecan, Pecan
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
In German
Pekannuss
Zyklamen
In French
Pacanier
Cyclamen
In Spanish
Carya illinoinensis
Ciclamen
In Portuguese
Nogueira-pecã
Cíclame
In Polish
Orzesznik jadalny
Cyklamen
In Latin
Pecan
Cyclamīnos
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Order
Juglandales
Ericales
Family
Juglandaceae
Primulaceae
Genus
Carya Nutt.
Cyclamen
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Juglandeae
Cyclamineae
Subfamily
Juglandoideae
Myrsinoideae
Season and Care of Pecan and Cyclamen
Season and care of Pecan and Cyclamen is important to know. While considering everything about Pecan and Cyclamen Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pecan season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Cyclamen season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pecan is Loam and for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Pecan is Acidic, Neutral and for Cyclamen is Acidic.
Pecan and Cyclamen Physical Information
Pecan and Cyclamen physical information is very important for comparison. Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm. The color specification of Pecan and Cyclamen are as follows:
Care of Pecan and Cyclamen
Care of Pecan and Cyclamen include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pecan pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches and Cyclamen pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Prune to control growth, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Pecan needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cyclamen needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.