Pecan

Jicama

About Pecan and Jicama

Pecan

Jicama

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Annual or Biennial

Type

Tree

Vegetable

Origin

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

Mexico, Central America

Types

Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan

Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean

Number of Varieties

0 40000

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Habitat

Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions

agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-99-15

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

12-8

Sunset Zone

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

H1, H2, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect

Vining/Climbing

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

2,130.00 cm300.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

1,220.00 cm50.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Green

White, Lavender

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Tan, Brown

Green, Tan

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow

Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Pinnate

Heart-shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring

Early Summer, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Dry soil, Shallow soil

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

From bulbs

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

In Summer

Lots of watering

Average Water

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Moderate

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

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 branches, Remove dead leaves

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

Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction

Shade areas, Shallow soil

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

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

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Coarse

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds, Deers, Squirrels

Butterflies, Mice

Allergy

Rhinitis, Sinuses

Irritation to stomach, Itchiness

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden

Beauty Benefits

Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises

Improve skin tone

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree

Food for animals, Soil protection

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Alzheimer’s Disease, Antidepressant, Anti-oxidant, Appetite enhancer, Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Gallbladder Diseases, Gout, Strengthen gums, tuberculosis

Cold, Fever, Inflammation

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Fruits

Bulbs, Root

Other Uses

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

Used As Food

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees

Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CARYA illinoinensis

PACHYRHIZUS erosus

Common Name

Papershell Pecan, Pecan

Mexican Yam bean

In Hindi

पेकॉन

Pachyrhizus erosus

In German

Pekannuss

Yambohne

In French

Pacanier

Kłębian kątowaty

In Spanish

Carya illinoinensis

Pachyrhizus erosus

In Greek

Pecan

Pachyrhizus erosus

In Portuguese

Nogueira-pecã

Pachyrhizus erosus

In Polish

Orzesznik jadalny

Pachyrhizus erosus

In Latin

Pecan

Pachyrhizus erosus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Angiosperms

Class

Magnoliopsida

Eudicotyledones

Order

Juglandales

Fabales

Family

Juglandaceae

Fabaceae

Genus

Carya Nutt.

Pachyrhizus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms

Tribe

Juglandeae

Subfamily

Juglandoideae

Number of Species

19100

1 27800

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Properties of Pecan and Jicama

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

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Season and Care of Pecan and Jicama

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

Pecan and Jicama Physical Information

Pecan and Jicama physical information is very important for comparison. Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Pecan and Jicama are as follows:

Pecan flower color: Yellow and Green
Pecan leaf color: Green
Jicama flower color: White and Lavender
Jicama leaf color: Green

Care of Pecan and Jicama

Care of Pecan and Jicama include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pecan pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches and Jicama pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Pecan needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jicama needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate.