Pecan

Pachypodium

About Pecan and Pachypodium

Pecan

Pachypodium

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Origin

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

Madagascar

Types

Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan

Pachypodium boronii, Pachypodium brevicaule, Pachypodium rosulatum

Number of Varieties

0 40000

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Habitat

Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions

gardens, Rocky areas

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-910-15

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

12-10

Sunset Zone

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

H1, H2, 13, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

2,130.00 cm460.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

1,220.00 cm120.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Green

White

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Tan, Brown

Light Green, Purplish-black

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Gray Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Gray Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow

Gray Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Shape

Leaf Shape

Pinnate

Linear

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam

Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Seedlings, Stem Cutting

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

Water less during winter, Water more in summer

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam

Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full 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

Plant Tolerance

Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction

Drought

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

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Bold

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds, Deers, Squirrels

Allergy

Rhinitis, Sinuses

Poisonous, Skin cuts

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden

Showy Purposes

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

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Fruits

Other Uses

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

Showy Purposes

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees

Container, Feature Plant, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CARYA illinoinensis

PACHYPODIUM geayi

Common Name

Papershell Pecan, Pecan

Madagaskar Palm

In Hindi

पेकॉन

Pachypodium

In German

Pekannuss

Pachypodium

In French

Pacanier

Pachypodium

In Spanish

Carya illinoinensis

Pachypodium

In Greek

Pecan

Pachypodium

In Portuguese

Nogueira-pecã

Narrowleaf estrela do deserto

In Polish

Orzesznik jadalny

Wąskolistne pustyni gwiazdki

In Latin

Pecan

Pachypodium

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Juglandales

Gentianales

Family

Juglandaceae

Apocynaceae

Genus

Carya Nutt.

pachypodium

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Juglandeae

Malouetieae

Subfamily

Juglandoideae

Apocynoideae

Number of Species

1925

1 27800

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Properties of Pecan and Pachypodium

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

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Season and Care of Pecan and Pachypodium

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

Pecan and Pachypodium Physical Information

Pecan and Pachypodium physical information is very important for comparison. Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Pachypodium height is 460.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Pecan and Pachypodium are as follows:

Pecan flower color: Yellow and Green
Pecan leaf color: Green
Pachypodium flower color: White
Pachypodium leaf color: Gray Green and Dark Green

Care of Pecan and Pachypodium

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