Pecan

Dudleya

About Pecan and Dudleya

Pecan

Dudleya

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Succulent

Origin

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

Western United States, Mexico

Types

Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan

Dudleya brittonii Dudleya pulverulenta Dudleya farinosa Dudleya caespitosa Dudleya virens

Number of Varieties

830

0 40000

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Habitat

Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions

Barren waste areas, Semi arid regions, Semi desert

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-9-9999

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

7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect

Rosette/Stemless

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

2,130.00 cm7.60 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

1,220.00 cm7.60 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Green

White, Yellow, Red, Pink

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Tan, Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Green, Gray

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Green, Gray

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow

Green, Gray

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Gray

Shape

Leaf Shape

Pinnate

Acuminate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam

Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring

Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Cuttings, Stem Cutting

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

Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Needs less watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral

Soil Type

Loam

Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Pruning

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

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

Fertilizers

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

No fertilizers needed

Pests and Diseases

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

Cochineal insect, Mealybugs, Nematodes, Red blotch, Rodent, Scale insects

Plant Tolerance

Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction

Drought, Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun, Shade areas

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

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Bold

Foliage Sheen

Matte

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

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

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

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees

Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CARYA illinoinensis

DUDLEYA

Common Name

Papershell Pecan, Pecan

Chalk Lettuce Chalk dudleya

In Hindi

पेकॉन

Dudleya

In German

Pekannuss

Dudleya

In French

Pacanier

Dudleya

In Spanish

Carya illinoinensis

dudleya

In Greek

Pecan

Dudleya

In Portuguese

Nogueira-pecã

Dudleya

In Polish

Orzesznik jadalny

Dudleya

In Latin

Pecan

Dudley

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Juglandales

Saxifragales

Family

Juglandaceae

Crassulaceae

Genus

Carya Nutt.

Dudleya

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots

Tribe

Juglandeae

Subfamily

Juglandoideae

Number of Species

1945

1 27800

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Properties of Pecan and Dudleya

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

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Season and Care of Pecan and Dudleya

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

Pecan and Dudleya Physical Information

Pecan and Dudleya physical information is very important for comparison. Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Dudleya height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Pecan and Dudleya are as follows:

Pecan flower color: Yellow and Green
Pecan leaf color: Green
Dudleya flower color: White, Yellow, Red and Pink
Dudleya leaf color: Green and Gray

Care of Pecan and Dudleya

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