Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico
North America, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan
Echinocactus parryi, Echinocactus texensis
Habitat
Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions
Desert, Gravels, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
9-15
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Green
Yellow, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
-
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
-
Drought, Heat Tolerance, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water more in summer
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Nitrogen, Zinc fertilizers
fertilize in summer, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Crown rot, Leaf curl, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Snails, Squirrels
Mealybugs, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Drought, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Shade areas
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Attracts
Birds, Deers, Squirrels
Insects, Mealybugs, Spider Mites
Allergy
Rhinitis, Sinuses
Skin cuts
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Food for insects, Very little waste
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
Whole plant
Other Uses
Air freshner, Application in Furniture, used for making charcoal, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
CARYA illinoinensis
ECHINOCACTUS
Common Name
Papershell Pecan, Pecan
Golden barrel cactus, Golden ball
In Hindi
पेकॉन
echinocactus
In German
Pekannuss
echinocactus
In French
Pacanier
echinocactus
In Spanish
Carya illinoinensis
echinocactus
In Greek
Pecan
Echinocactus
In Portuguese
Nogueira-pecã
Echinocactus
In Polish
Orzesznik jadalny
Echinocactus
In Latin
Pecan
Echinocactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Juglandales
Caryophyllales
Family
Juglandaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Carya Nutt.
Echinocactus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Juglandoideae
Cactoideae
Season and Care of Pecan and Echinocactus
Season and care of Pecan and Echinocactus is important to know. While considering everything about Pecan and Echinocactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pecan season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Echinocactus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pecan is Loam and for Echinocactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pecan is Acidic, Neutral and for Echinocactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pecan and Echinocactus Physical Information
Pecan and Echinocactus physical information is very important for comparison. Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Echinocactus height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Pecan and Echinocactus are as follows:
Care of Pecan and Echinocactus
Care of Pecan and Echinocactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pecan pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches and Echinocactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, 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 Echinocactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.