Pecan

Hedgehog Cactus

About Pecan and Hedgehog Cactus

Pecan

Hedgehog Cactus

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Perennial, Shrub

Origin

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

Types

Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan

Echinocereus reichenbachii albertii, Echinocereus reichenbachii fitchii, Echinocereus reichenbachii albispinus

Number of Varieties

0 40000

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Habitat

Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions

Desert, Grassland

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-9-9999

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

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

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

2,130.00 cm15.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

1,220.00 cm5.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Green

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Tan, Brown

Green, Dark Green, Olive

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow

Leaf Color in Winter

Shape

Leaf Shape

Pinnate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Cold climate, Drought, Heat Tolerance

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Seedlings, 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

Do Not over Water

In Summer

Lots of watering

Average Water

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Pruning

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

Dispose of diseased portions, Remove dead or diseased plant parts

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

Mealybugs, Scale insects

Plant Tolerance

Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction

Cold climate, Drought, Heat Tolerance

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

✔ ✘

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

Insects

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

Deer resistant

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

Flowers, Fruits

Other Uses

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

Used as Ornamental plant

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CARYA illinoinensis

Echinocereus reichenbachii

Common Name

Papershell Pecan, Pecan

Hedgehog Cactus, Lace

In Hindi

पेकॉन

Hedgehog cactus

In German

Pekannuss

Igel Kaktus

In French

Pacanier

hérisson cactus

In Spanish

Carya illinoinensis

cactus de erizo

In Greek

Pecan

κάκτος σκαντζόχοιρος

In Portuguese

Nogueira-pecã

hedgehog cactus

In Polish

Orzesznik jadalny

jeż kaktus

In Latin

Pecan

cactus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Juglandales

Caryophyllales

Family

Juglandaceae

Cactaceae

Genus

Carya Nutt.

Echinocereus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots

Tribe

Juglandeae

Pachycereeae

Subfamily

Juglandoideae

Cactoideae

Number of Species

19208

1 27800

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Properties of Pecan and Hedgehog Cactus

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

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Season and Care of Pecan and Hedgehog Cactus

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

Pecan and Hedgehog Cactus Physical Information

Pecan and Hedgehog Cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Hedgehog Cactus height is 15.00 cm and width 5.00 cm. The color specification of Pecan and Hedgehog Cactus are as follows:

Pecan flower color: Yellow and Green
Pecan leaf color: Green
Hedgehog Cactus flower color:
Hedgehog Cactus leaf color:

Care of Pecan and Hedgehog Cactus

Care of Pecan and Hedgehog Cactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pecan pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches and Hedgehog Cactus pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Pecan needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Hedgehog Cactus needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.