Pecan

Tritoma

About Pecan and Tritoma

Pecan

Tritoma

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Perennial

Origin

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

Types

Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan

Kniphofia uvaria

Number of Varieties

870

0 40000

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Habitat

Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions

Damp Places, Marshy ground

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-96-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

9-4

Sunset Zone

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

2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 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 cm45.70 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

1,220.00 cm50.80 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Green

Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Tan, Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Green, Blue Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Green, Blue Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow

Blue Green, Gray Green, Light Yellow

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Pinnate

Linear

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring

Early Summer, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Divison, 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

Needs more water during establishment, Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water in the early morning hours

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam

Clay, 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

Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

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

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K

Pests and Diseases

Crown rot, Leaf curl, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Snails, Squirrels

Onion thrips, Red blotch, Root rot

Plant Tolerance

Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction

Drought, Moisture

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

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Coarse

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds, Deers, Squirrels

Snails

Allergy

Rhinitis, Sinuses

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden

Borders, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover

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

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Fruits

Other Uses

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

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees

Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CARYA illinoinensis

KNIPHOFIA 'Border Ballet'

Common Name

Papershell Pecan, Pecan

Tritoma, Wisley Blue Spring Starflower, Wisley Blue Springstar

In Hindi

पेकॉन

Tritoma

In German

Pekannuss

Tritoma

In French

Pacanier

Tritoma

In Spanish

Carya illinoinensis

tritoma

In Greek

Pecan

tritoma

In Portuguese

Nogueira-pecã

Tritoma

In Polish

Orzesznik jadalny

Tritoma

In Latin

Pecan

Trytoma

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Juglandales

Asparagales

Family

Juglandaceae

Liliaceae

Genus

Carya Nutt.

Kniphofia

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Monocots

Tribe

Juglandeae

Subfamily

Juglandoideae

Number of Species

1972

1 27800

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Properties of Pecan and Tritoma

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

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Season and Care of Pecan and Tritoma

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

Pecan and Tritoma Physical Information

Pecan and Tritoma physical information is very important for comparison. Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Tritoma height is 45.70 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of Pecan and Tritoma are as follows:

Pecan flower color: Yellow and Green
Pecan leaf color: Green
Tritoma flower color: Yellow, Red, Orange and Pink
Tritoma leaf color: Green and Blue Green

Care of Pecan and Tritoma

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