Pecan

Kaffir Lime

About Pecan and Kaffir Lime

Pecan

Kaffir Lime

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Fruit

Origin

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

Southeastern Asia

Types

Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan

Citrus hystrix

Number of Varieties

0 40000

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Habitat

Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions

Deep, gardens, old gardens, Well Drained

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-99-11

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, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

2,130.00 cm180.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

1,220.00 cm240.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Green

White

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Tan, Brown

Yellow, Green, Yellow green

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow

Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Pinnate

Ovate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, 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

Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Seedlings

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

Average Water Needs, Water Deeply

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

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

Prune for shortening long shoots, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Thinning

Fertilizers

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

Apply N-P-K, can go long without fertilizers

Pests and Diseases

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

Armored scales, Fomes root rot, Mites, Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction

Cold climate, Drought, Heat And Humidity

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

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

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds, Deers, Squirrels

Birds, Butterflies

Allergy

Rhinitis, Sinuses

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden

Bonsai

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

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

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

Blood purifier, Digestion problems, Digestive disorders

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Fruits

Fruits, Leaves

Other Uses

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

Making Shampoo, Used as insect repellent

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees

Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CARYA illinoinensis

CITRUS hystrix

Common Name

Papershell Pecan, Pecan

Kaffir Lime, Makrut

In Hindi

पेकॉन

काफ़िर लाइम

In German

Pekannuss

Kaffernlimette

In French

Pacanier

combava

In Spanish

Carya illinoinensis

cafre

In Greek

Pecan

Καφρός Lime

In Portuguese

Nogueira-pecã

Kaffir Lime

In Polish

Orzesznik jadalny

kaffir wapno

In Latin

Pecan

Cafres Lime

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Juglandales

Sapindales

Family

Juglandaceae

Rutaceae

Genus

Carya Nutt.

Citrus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Juglandeae

Subfamily

Juglandoideae

Number of Species

19400

1 27800

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Properties of Pecan and Kaffir Lime

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

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Season and Care of Pecan and Kaffir Lime

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

Pecan and Kaffir Lime Physical Information

Pecan and Kaffir Lime physical information is very important for comparison. Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Kaffir Lime height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Pecan and Kaffir Lime are as follows:

Pecan flower color: Yellow and Green
Pecan leaf color: Green
Kaffir Lime flower color: White
Kaffir Lime leaf color: Green

Care of Pecan and Kaffir Lime

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