Pecan

Ficus Elastica

About Pecan and Ficus Elastica

Pecan

Ficus Elastica

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Origin

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

Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal

Types

Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan

Rubber Plant, Rubber Fig

Number of Varieties

860

0 40000

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Habitat

Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions

agricultural areas, Along Railroads, Coastal Regions, Forests, Roadsides, Scrubs, Suburban areas

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-910-11

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

12-10

Sunset Zone

2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20

H1, H2, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

2,130.00 cm180.00 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

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Tan, Brown

Yellow, Yellow green

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Red, Dark Green, Crimson

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Red, Dark Green, Crimson

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow

Red, Dark Green, Crimson

Leaf Color in Winter

Red, Dark Green, Crimson

Shape

Leaf Shape

Pinnate

Elliptic to oblong

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction

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

Keep ground moist, Requires a lot of watering

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

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

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

Prune for shortening long shoots

Fertilizers

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

don't fertilize in winter

Pests and Diseases

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

Mealybugs, Red blotch, Scale, Spider mites, Yellow Leaves

Plant Tolerance

Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

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

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Bold

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

Asthma, breathing problems

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, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes

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

Latex

Other Uses

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

Making rubber, Making tyres

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, Shade Trees, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CARYA illinoinensis

FICUS elastica

Common Name

Papershell Pecan, Pecan

Rubber Plant

In Hindi

पेकॉन

रबड़ का पौधा

In German

Pekannuss

Ficus elastica

In French

Pacanier

Ficus elastica

In Spanish

Carya illinoinensis

ficus

In Greek

Pecan

ελαστικός φίκος

In Portuguese

Nogueira-pecã

fábrica de borracha

In Polish

Orzesznik jadalny

gumy roślin

In Latin

Pecan

Flexilis herba

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Juglandales

Rosales

Family

Juglandaceae

Moraceae

Genus

Carya Nutt.

Ficus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Juglandeae

Ficeae

Subfamily

Juglandoideae

Number of Species

19800

1 27800

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Properties of Pecan and Ficus Elastica

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

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Season and Care of Pecan and Ficus Elastica

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

Pecan and Ficus Elastica Physical Information

Pecan and Ficus Elastica physical information is very important for comparison. Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Ficus Elastica height is 180.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Pecan and Ficus Elastica are as follows:

Pecan flower color: Yellow and Green
Pecan leaf color: Green
Ficus Elastica flower color:
Ficus Elastica leaf color: Red, Dark Green and Crimson

Care of Pecan and Ficus Elastica

Care of Pecan and Ficus Elastica include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pecan pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches and Ficus Elastica pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots. In summer Pecan needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ficus Elastica needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.