Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Grass, Shrubs
Origin
Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico
Central America, North America
Types
Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions
Temperate Regions, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
7-10
AHS Heat Zone
9-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Green
Pink, Red, White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
Black, Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Egg-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Fall, Late Summer, Mid Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Fall, Late Summer, Mid Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
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 water excessively
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches
Cut back old stems to the ground
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Nitrogen, Zinc fertilizers
as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Crown rot, Leaf curl, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Snails, Squirrels
Aphids, Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Deers, Squirrels
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Rhinitis, Sinuses
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises
Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Alzheimer’s Disease, Antidepressant, Anti-oxidant, Appetite enhancer, Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Gallbladder Diseases, Gout, Strengthen gums, tuberculosis
anti-inflammatory, Aphrodisiac, Diuretic, Purgative, Vulnerary
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Air freshner, Application in Furniture, used for making charcoal, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry
Edible dye
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CARYA illinoinensis
Mirabilis jalapa
Common Name
Papershell Pecan, Pecan
marvel of peru, four o'clock flower
In Hindi
पेकॉन
Mirabilis jalapa
In German
Pekannuss
Wunderblume
In French
Pacanier
Belle-de-nuit
In Spanish
Carya illinoinensis
Dondiego de noche
In Greek
Pecan
mirabilis Jalapa
In Portuguese
Nogueira-pecã
Maravilha
In Polish
Orzesznik jadalny
mirabilis Jalapa
In Latin
Pecan
mirabilis Ja-
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Juglandales
Caryophyllales
Family
Juglandaceae
Nyctaginaceae
Genus
Carya Nutt.
Mirabilis
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Juglandeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Juglandoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Pecan and Mirabilis Jalapa
Season and care of Pecan and Mirabilis Jalapa is important to know. While considering everything about Pecan and Mirabilis Jalapa Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pecan season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Mirabilis Jalapa season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pecan is Loam and for Mirabilis Jalapa is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pecan is Acidic, Neutral and for Mirabilis Jalapa is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Pecan and Mirabilis Jalapa Physical Information
Pecan and Mirabilis Jalapa physical information is very important for comparison. Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Mirabilis Jalapa height is 60.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Pecan and Mirabilis Jalapa are as follows:
Pecan flower color: Yellow and Green
Pecan leaf color: Green
Mirabilis Jalapa flower color: Pink, Red, White and Yellow
- Mirabilis Jalapa leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Care of Pecan and Mirabilis Jalapa
Care of Pecan and Mirabilis Jalapa include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pecan pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches and Mirabilis Jalapa pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground. In summer Pecan needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mirabilis Jalapa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.