Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico
World/Pandemic
Types
Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan
Abutilion pictum "Mardi Gras"
Abutilon pictum "Thompsonii"
Habitat
Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions
gardens, Marshy ground, meadows, Suburban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
8-10
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Green
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Peach, Dark Red, Copper, Bronze
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Maple shaped
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
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
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
Average Water Needs
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches
Shape and thin as needed
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
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Deers, Squirrels
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Rhinitis, Sinuses
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises
Not Available
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
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits
Flowers
Other Uses
Air freshner, Application in Furniture, used for making charcoal, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry
Culinary use
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
CARYA illinoinensis
ABUTILON pictum
Common Name
Papershell Pecan, Pecan
Redvein Abutilon
Chinese-lantern
Red Vein Indian Mallow
In Hindi
पेकॉन
भारतीय मैलो
In German
Pekannuss
indische Malve
In French
Pacanier
Mallow indienne
In Spanish
Carya illinoinensis
malva india
In Greek
Pecan
Ινδικό Μολόχα
In Portuguese
Nogueira-pecã
Mallow indiana
In Polish
Orzesznik jadalny
Indyjski Mallow
In Latin
Pecan
vitifolium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Juglandales
Malvales
Family
Juglandaceae
Malvaceae
Genus
Carya Nutt.
Abutilon
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Juglandoideae
Malvoideae
Season and Care of Pecan and Indian Mallow
Season and care of Pecan and Indian Mallow is important to know. While considering everything about Pecan and Indian Mallow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pecan season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Indian Mallow season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pecan is Loam and for Indian Mallow is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pecan is Acidic, Neutral and for Indian Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pecan and Indian Mallow Physical Information
Pecan and Indian Mallow physical information is very important for comparison. Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Indian Mallow height is 30.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Pecan and Indian Mallow are as follows:
Pecan flower color: Yellow and Green
Pecan leaf color: Green
Indian Mallow flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Peach, Dark Red, Copper and Bronze
- Indian Mallow leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Pecan and Indian Mallow
Care of Pecan and Indian Mallow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pecan pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches and Indian Mallow pruning is done Shape and thin as needed. In summer Pecan needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Indian Mallow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.