Pecan

Periwinkle

About Pecan and Periwinkle

Pecan

Periwinkle

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Flowering Plants, Shrubs

Origin

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

Madagascar

Types

Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan

Purple vinca, Vinca, cherry red, strawberry color

Number of Varieties

830

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Habitat

Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions

Subtropical climates, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-94-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

12-1

Sunset Zone

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

A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

2,130.00 cm1.97 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

1,220.00 cm2.96 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Green

Magenta, Pink, Rose

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Tan, Brown

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

Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Pinnate

Oval

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Partial shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam

Loamy, Sandy, Well drained

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral, Slightly Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring

Fall, Spring, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Pollution, Salt

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting

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

Does not require lot of watering, Medium

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral, Slightly Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam

Loamy, Sandy, Well drained

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Partial shade

Pruning

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

Prune ocassionally

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

Botrytis Blight, Canker, Crown rot, Pythium rot, Root rot

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

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds, Deers, Squirrels

Butterflies

Allergy

Rhinitis, Sinuses

Intestinal gas, Nausea, Vomiting

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden

Beautification, 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

Chest pain, High blood pressure, Inflammation, Sore throat, Tooth ache, Wounds

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Fruits

Whole plant

Other Uses

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

Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees

Bedding Plant, Container, Edging

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CARYA illinoinensis

Catharanthus roseus

Common Name

Papershell Pecan, Pecan

Madagascar periwinkle or rosy periwinkle

In Hindi

पेकॉन

Periwinkle

In German

Pekannuss

Immergrün

In French

Pacanier

Pervenche

In Spanish

Carya illinoinensis

Bígaro

In Greek

Pecan

μυρτιά

In Portuguese

Nogueira-pecã

Mirta

In Polish

Orzesznik jadalny

Barwinek

In Latin

Pecan

Periwinkle

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Mollusca

Class

Magnoliopsida

Gastropoda

Order

Juglandales

Geraniales

Family

Juglandaceae

Apocynaceae

Genus

Carya Nutt.

Catharanthus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Juglandeae

Subfamily

Juglandoideae

Number of Species

198

1 27800

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Properties of Pecan and Periwinkle

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

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Season and Care of Pecan and Periwinkle

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

Pecan and Periwinkle Physical Information

Pecan and Periwinkle physical information is very important for comparison. Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Periwinkle height is 1.97 cm and width 2.96 cm. The color specification of Pecan and Periwinkle are as follows:

Pecan flower color: Yellow and Green
Pecan leaf color: Green
Periwinkle flower color: Magenta, Pink and Rose
Periwinkle leaf color: Dark Green

Care of Pecan and Periwinkle

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