Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tree
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico
Mexico, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan
Not avilable
Habitat
Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions
Desert
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
Habit
Upright/Erect
Weeping
Flower Color
Yellow, Green
Dark Salmon, Sandy Brown, White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Multi-Color
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
-
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
-
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Early Summer, Late Spring, Late Winter, Mid Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Grafting, Seedlings
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
-
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
-
Pruning
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches
-
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
-
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
-
Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Attracts
Birds, Deers, Squirrels
-
Allergy
Rhinitis, Sinuses
Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
-
Medicinal Uses
Alzheimer’s Disease, Antidepressant, Anti-oxidant, Appetite enhancer, Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Gallbladder Diseases, Gout, Strengthen gums, tuberculosis
-
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits
Fruits, Nut
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 Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Container, Houseplant, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
CARYA illinoinensis
Selenicereus pteranthus
Common Name
Papershell Pecan, Pecan
Selenicereus, Moonlight cactus
In Hindi
पेकॉन
moonlight cactus
In German
Pekannuss
Selenicereus
In French
Pacanier
Selenicereus
In Spanish
Carya illinoinensis
Selenicereus
In Greek
Pecan
Selenicereus
In Portuguese
Nogueira-pecã
Selenicereus
In Polish
Orzesznik jadalny
Selenicereus
In Latin
Pecan
moonlight cactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Juglandales
Caryophyllales
Family
Juglandaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Carya Nutt.
Selenicereus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Juglandeae
Hylocereeae
Subfamily
Juglandoideae
Cactoideae
Season and Care of Pecan and Moonlight cactus
Season and care of Pecan and Moonlight cactus is important to know. While considering everything about Pecan and Moonlight cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pecan season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Moonlight cactus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pecan is Loam and for Moonlight cactus is Sand while the PH of soil for Pecan is Acidic, Neutral and for Moonlight cactus is Alkaline, Neutral.
Pecan and Moonlight cactus Physical Information
Pecan and Moonlight cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Moonlight cactus height is 30.00 cm and width 4.20 cm. The color specification of Pecan and Moonlight cactus are as follows:
Pecan flower color: Yellow and Green
Pecan leaf color: Green
Moonlight cactus flower color: Dark Salmon, Sandy Brown, White and Yellow
- Moonlight cactus leaf color:
Care of Pecan and Moonlight cactus
Care of Pecan and Moonlight cactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pecan pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches and Moonlight cactus pruning is done . In summer Pecan needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Moonlight cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.