Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
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
Habitat
Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions
Barren waste areas, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
-9999
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
Flower Color
Yellow, Green
White, Yellow, Red, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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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
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Acuminate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings, Stem Cutting
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
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
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
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Deers, Squirrels
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Rhinitis, Sinuses
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Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
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Beauty Benefits
Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises
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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
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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
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
CARYA illinoinensis
DUDLEYA
Common Name
Papershell Pecan, Pecan
Chalk Lettuce
Chalk dudleya
In German
Pekannuss
Dudleya
In French
Pacanier
Dudleya
In Spanish
Carya illinoinensis
dudleya
In Portuguese
Nogueira-pecã
Dudleya
In Polish
Orzesznik jadalny
Dudleya
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Juglandales
Saxifragales
Family
Juglandaceae
Crassulaceae
Genus
Carya Nutt.
Dudleya
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Juglandoideae
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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.