Pecan

Potentilla

About Pecan and Potentilla

Pecan

Potentilla

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Biennial

Type

Tree

Perennial

Origin

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

Types

Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan

Abbotswood potentilla, Daydawn potentilla, Klondike potentilla

Number of Varieties

825

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Habitat

Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions

Clay soil areas, Rocky areas, Wet ground

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-93-8

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

10-1

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

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

2,130.00 cm91.44 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

1,220.00 cm91.44 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Green

Orange, Yellow

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Tan, Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Pinnate

Small elliptic

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Early Fall, Spring

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam

Well drained

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Slightly Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring

Late Summer, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

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, Needs watering once a week, Water less during winter, Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

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

Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

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

Apply 10-10-10 amount

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

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

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds, Deers, Squirrels

Bees, Butterflies

Allergy

Rhinitis, Sinuses

Avoid during Pregnancy

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden

Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.

Beauty Benefits

Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises

Good for skin, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree

Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Provides ground cover, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Alzheimer’s Disease, Antidepressant, Anti-oxidant, Appetite enhancer, Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Gallbladder Diseases, Gout, Strengthen gums, tuberculosis

Antibiotic, Astringent, Diarrhea, Haemostatic, Hypoglycaemic, Mildly painful menstruation, Odontalgic, Premenstrual syndrome, Swelling

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Fruits

Flowers, Root

Other Uses

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

Cosmetics, Showy Purposes, Used as a dye

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CARYA illinoinensis

POTENTILLA

Common Name

Papershell Pecan, Pecan

Potentilla

In Hindi

पेकॉन

Potentilla plant

In German

Pekannuss

Potentilla Pflanze

In French

Pacanier

plante Potentilla

In Spanish

Carya illinoinensis

planta Potentilla

In Greek

Pecan

φυτό potentilla

In Portuguese

Nogueira-pecã

planta Potentilla

In Polish

Orzesznik jadalny

Potentilla roślin

In Latin

Pecan

Potentilla herba

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Vascular plant

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Juglandales

Rosales

Family

Juglandaceae

Rosaceae

Genus

Carya Nutt.

Potentilla

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Juglandeae

Subfamily

Juglandoideae

Rosoideae

Number of Species

19300

1 27800

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Properties of Pecan and Potentilla

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

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Season and Care of Pecan and Potentilla

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

Pecan and Potentilla Physical Information

Pecan and Potentilla physical information is very important for comparison. Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Potentilla height is 91.44 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Pecan and Potentilla are as follows:

Pecan flower color: Yellow and Green
Pecan leaf color: Green
Potentilla flower color: Orange and Yellow
Potentilla leaf color: Green, Light Green

Care of Pecan and Potentilla

Care of Pecan and Potentilla include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pecan pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches and Potentilla pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in early spring, 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 Potentilla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.