Pecan

Scented Geranium

About Pecan and Scented Geranium

Pecan

Scented Geranium

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Annual

Type

Tree

Tender Perennial

Origin

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

Types

Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan

herbaceous annuals

Number of Varieties

8200

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Habitat

Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions

Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-910-15

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

Sunset Zone

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

8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

2,130.00 cm38.14 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

1,220.00 cm45.70 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Green

White, Light Pink

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Tan, Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Green, Yellow green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Green, Gray Green, Yellow green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow

Green, Gray Green, Yellow green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Pinnate

Linear to lanceolate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral, Alkaline

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

Root Division, 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

Water when soil is dry

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam

Loam, Sand

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

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

Red blotch

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

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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

Butterflies

Allergy

Rhinitis, Sinuses

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden

Landscape Designing, 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

Fever, Intestinal irritations, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Wounds

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Fruits

Flowers, Leaves, Seeds

Other Uses

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

As a tea substitute, Culinary use, Medicinal oil, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as essential oil, Used As Food

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, Hanging Basket, Herb / Vegetable, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CARYA illinoinensis

PELARGONIUM 'Bitter Lemon'

Common Name

Papershell Pecan, Pecan

Bitter Lemon Scented Geranium, Scented Geranium

In Hindi

पेकॉन

Pelargonium

In German

Pekannuss

Pelargonium

In French

Pacanier

pélargonium

In Spanish

Carya illinoinensis

pelargonium

In Greek

Pecan

Pelargonium

In Portuguese

Nogueira-pecã

pelargônio

In Polish

Orzesznik jadalny

pelargonia

In Latin

Pecan

Pelargonium

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Juglandales

Geraniales

Family

Juglandaceae

Geraniaceae

Genus

Carya Nutt.

Pelargonium

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Juglandeae

Subfamily

Juglandoideae

Number of Species

19200

1 27800

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Properties of Pecan and Scented Geranium

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

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Season and Care of Pecan and Scented Geranium

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

Pecan and Scented Geranium Physical Information

Pecan and Scented Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Scented Geranium height is 38.14 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Pecan and Scented Geranium are as follows:

Pecan flower color: Yellow and Green
Pecan leaf color: Green
Scented Geranium flower color: White and Light Pink
Scented Geranium leaf color: Green and Yellow green

Care of Pecan and Scented Geranium

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