Pecan

Papaya

About Pecan and Papaya

Pecan

Papaya

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Annual and Perennial

Type

Tree

Fruit

Origin

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

Mexico, Central America

Types

Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan

Male Papaya Tree, Female Papaya Tree, hermaphrodite Tree

Number of Varieties

820

0 40000

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Habitat

Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions

tropical environments, Tropical regions

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, 21, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

2,130.00 cm457.20 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

1,220.00 cm7.62 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Green

Ivory

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Tan, Brown

Green, Orange, Light Yellow

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Pinnate

Irregular

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Very Fast

Type of Soil

Loam

Loam, Sand, Well drained

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring

Indeterminate

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, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Requires watering in the growing season

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, Partial shade

Pruning

Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove shoots, Remove short branches, Remove short twigs, Requires little pruning

Fertilizers

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

14-14-14 Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

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

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction

Drought

Facts

Flowers

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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

Bold

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds, Deers, Squirrels

Ants, Bees, Hummingbirds

Allergy

Rhinitis, Sinuses

Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Itchy eyes, Red eyes, Runny nose, sneezing, Sore eyes, Swelling, Watery eyes, wheezing

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden

Beauty Benefits

Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises

Good for skin, Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Making cosmetics

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

Asthma, Bone strength, Cancer, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Heart problems, Inflammation, Skin Disorders

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Fruits

Fruits, Seeds

Other Uses

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

Cosmetics, Making Shampoo, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties

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, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CARYA illinoinensis

CARICA papaya

Common Name

Papershell Pecan, Pecan

Papaya

In Hindi

पेकॉन

पपीता

In German

Pekannuss

Papaya

In French

Pacanier

Papaye

In Spanish

Carya illinoinensis

Papaya

In Greek

Pecan

Παπάγια

In Portuguese

Nogueira-pecã

Mamão

In Polish

Orzesznik jadalny

Papaja

In Latin

Pecan

Papaya

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Juglandales

Brassicales

Family

Juglandaceae

Caricaceae

Genus

Carya Nutt.

Carica

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Juglandeae

Subfamily

Juglandoideae

Number of Species

1930

1 27800

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Properties of Pecan and Papaya

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

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Season and Care of Pecan and Papaya

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

Pecan and Papaya Physical Information

Pecan and Papaya physical information is very important for comparison. Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Papaya height is 457.20 cm and width 7.62 cm. The color specification of Pecan and Papaya are as follows:

Pecan flower color: Yellow and Green
Pecan leaf color: Green
Papaya flower color: Ivory
Papaya leaf color: Dark Green

Care of Pecan and Papaya

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