Pecan

Dracaena Marginata

About Pecan and Dracaena Marginata

Pecan

Dracaena Marginata

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Annual

Type

Tree

Tender Perennial

Origin

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

Madagascar

Types

Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan

Broadleaf evergreen

Number of Varieties

840

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Habitat

Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions

Tropical areas

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-910-12

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

H2, 21, 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 cm90.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Green

White

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Tan, Brown

Yellow

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Red, Olive, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Red, Olive, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow

Red, Olive, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Pinnate

Linear

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Slow

Type of Soil

Loam

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring

Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

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 occasionally

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

Partial Sun, Partial shade

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

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

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

✔ ✘

Foliage Texture

Medium

Fine

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds, Deers, Squirrels

Allergy

Rhinitis, Sinuses

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden

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

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

Headache, Healing, Sore Eyes

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Fruits

Leaves

Other Uses

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

Air freshner, Showy Purposes

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees

Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CARYA illinoinensis

DRACAENA marginata

Common Name

Papershell Pecan, Pecan

Madagascar Dragon Tree

In Hindi

पेकॉन

Dracaena marginata

In German

Pekannuss

Dracaena marginata

In French

Pacanier

Dracaena marginata

In Spanish

Carya illinoinensis

Dracaena marginata

In Greek

Pecan

Dracaena marginata

In Portuguese

Nogueira-pecã

marginata do Dracaena

In Polish

Orzesznik jadalny

Dracena marginata

In Latin

Pecan

Dracaena marginata

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Liliopsida

Order

Juglandales

Liliales

Family

Juglandaceae

Agavaceae

Genus

Carya Nutt.

Dracaena

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Monocots

Tribe

Juglandeae

Subfamily

Juglandoideae

Number of Species

191

1 27800

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Properties of Pecan and Dracaena Marginata

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

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Season and Care of Pecan and Dracaena Marginata

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

Pecan and Dracaena Marginata Physical Information

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

Pecan flower color: Yellow and Green
Pecan leaf color: Green
Dracaena Marginata flower color: White
Dracaena Marginata leaf color: Red, Olive and Gray Green

Care of Pecan and Dracaena Marginata

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