Pecan

Softstem Bulrush

About Pecan and Softstem Bulrush

Pecan

Softstem Bulrush

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Sedge or Rush

Origin

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

North America

Types

Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan

Grass

Number of Varieties

0 40000

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Habitat

Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions

Lake margins, Lake Sides, Lakes

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-9-9999

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

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 cm270.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

1,220.00 cm150.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Green

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Tan, Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Olive

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Olive

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow

Olive

Leaf Color in Winter

Sandy Brown

Shape

Leaf Shape

Pinnate

Long linear and narrow

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Poorly Drained

Bloom Time

Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Rhizome 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

occasional watering once established

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Poorly Drained

Sun Exposure

Full 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

Aphids, Mealy bugs, Scale, Scale insects

Plant Tolerance

Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

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

✔ ✘

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

Birds, Butterflies

Allergy

Rhinitis, Sinuses

Itchiness

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden

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

Abscess, Snakebite, Wounds

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Fruits

Rhizomes, Root, Seeds, Shoots, Stem

Other Uses

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

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

Bog Garden, Water Gardens

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CARYA illinoinensis

Schoenoplectus Tabernaemontani

Common Name

Papershell Pecan, Pecan

Grey Club-Rush, Great Bulrush, Softstem Bulrush

In Hindi

पेकॉन

Softstem Bulrush

In German

Pekannuss

Softstem Bulrush

In French

Pacanier

Softstem Bulrush

In Spanish

Carya illinoinensis

Softstem Bulrush

In Greek

Pecan

Softstem Bulrush

In Portuguese

Nogueira-pecã

Softstem Bulrush

In Polish

Orzesznik jadalny

Softstem Bulrush

In Latin

Pecan

Softstem Bulrush

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Liliopsida

Order

Juglandales

Poales

Family

Juglandaceae

Cyperaceae

Genus

Carya Nutt.

Schoenoplectus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots

Tribe

Juglandeae

Subfamily

Juglandoideae

Number of Species

1935

1 27800

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Properties of Pecan and Softstem Bulrush

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

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Season and Care of Pecan and Softstem Bulrush

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

Pecan and Softstem Bulrush Physical Information

Pecan and Softstem Bulrush physical information is very important for comparison. Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Softstem Bulrush height is 270.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Pecan and Softstem Bulrush are as follows:

Pecan flower color: Yellow and Green
Pecan leaf color: Green
Softstem Bulrush flower color:
Softstem Bulrush leaf color: Olive

Care of Pecan and Softstem Bulrush

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