Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Perennial, Shrub
Origin
Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico
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Types
Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan
Echinocereus reichenbachii albertii, Echinocereus reichenbachii fitchii, Echinocereus reichenbachii albispinus
Habitat
Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions
Desert, Grassland
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
Flower Color
Yellow, Green
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
Green, Dark Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
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Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
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Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
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Soil Drainage
Well drained
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Tolerances
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Cold climate, Drought, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, 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
Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
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Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun
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
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Attracts
Birds, Deers, Squirrels
Insects
Allergy
Rhinitis, Sinuses
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Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Deer resistant
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
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
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
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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
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
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
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:
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.