Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan
it is a type of cabbage
Habitat
Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions
agricultural areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
-9999
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
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Yellow, Green
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Red, Purple
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Red, Purple, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Red, Purple, Burgundy
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Spinach Type
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water more in summer
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches
Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Nitrogen, Zinc fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize when new
Pests and Diseases
Crown rot, Leaf curl, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Snails, Squirrels
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Anthracnose, Aphids, Bacterial soft rot, Beet armyworm, Black rot, Blackleg, Cabbage looper, Cabbageworm, Clubroot, Cutworms, Damping-off, Diamondback moth, Downy mildew, Flea Beetles, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Ring spot, Root knot nematode, Slugs, Snails, Thripes, Watery soft rot, White mold, white rust
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Deers, Squirrels
-
Allergy
Rhinitis, Sinuses
-
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
-
Beauty Benefits
Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Alzheimer’s Disease, Antidepressant, Anti-oxidant, Appetite enhancer, Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Gallbladder Diseases, Gout, Strengthen gums, tuberculosis
Cancer, Detoxifies lever, Glucose
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits
Leaves
Other Uses
Air freshner, Application in Furniture, used for making charcoal, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry
Culinary use, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
CARYA illinoinensis
BRASSICA oleracea 'Red Express'
Common Name
Papershell Pecan, Pecan
Red Cabbage, Red Express Cabbage
In Hindi
पेकॉन
लाल पत्ता गोभी
In German
Pekannuss
Rotkohl
In French
Pacanier
Chou rouge
In Spanish
Carya illinoinensis
Repollo rojo
In Greek
Pecan
Κόκκινο λάχανο
In Portuguese
Nogueira-pecã
Red Cabbage
In Polish
Orzesznik jadalny
Czerwona kapusta
In Latin
Pecan
Brassica Rubrum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Juglandales
Brassicales
Family
Juglandaceae
Brassicaceae
Genus
Carya Nutt.
Brassica
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Juglandoideae
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Season and Care of Pecan and Red Cabbage
Season and care of Pecan and Red Cabbage is important to know. While considering everything about Pecan and Red Cabbage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pecan season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Red Cabbage season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pecan is Loam and for Red Cabbage is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pecan is Acidic, Neutral and for Red Cabbage is Acidic.
Pecan and Red Cabbage Physical Information
Pecan and Red Cabbage physical information is very important for comparison. Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Red Cabbage height is 20.30 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Pecan and Red Cabbage are as follows:
Care of Pecan and Red Cabbage
Care of Pecan and Red Cabbage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pecan pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches and Red Cabbage pruning is done Requires very little pruning. In summer Pecan needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Cabbage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.