Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia
Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico
Types
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Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan
Habitat
along watercourse, Banks, Lake Sides, Near ponds
Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
5-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
-
Yellow, Green
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Red
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Dark Red
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Dark Red
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Gray Green, Dark Red
-
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Where to Plant?
In Water
Ground
How to Plant?
Spores
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep immersed in water
Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Nitrogen, Zinc fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
-
Crown rot, Leaf curl, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Snails, Squirrels
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Frogs
Birds, Deers, Squirrels
Allergy
-
Rhinitis, Sinuses
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
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
Seeds, Spores
Bark, Fruits
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Starch
Air freshner, Application in Furniture, used for making charcoal, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Water Gardens
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
MARSILEA mutica
CARYA illinoinensis
Common Name
Banded Nardoo, Banded Water Clover, Pepperwort
Papershell Pecan, Pecan
In Hindi
Pepperwort
पेकॉन
In German
Pepperwort
Pekannuss
In French
Pepperwort
Pacanier
In Spanish
Pepperwort
Carya illinoinensis
In Greek
Pepperwort
Pecan
In Portuguese
Pepperwort
Nogueira-pecã
In Polish
Pepperwort
Orzesznik jadalny
In Latin
Pepperwort
Pecan
Phylum
Charophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Equisetopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Marsileaceae
Juglandaceae
Genus
Marsilea
Carya Nutt.
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Lapidieae
Juglandeae
Subfamily
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Juglandoideae
Season and Care of Pepperwort and Pecan
Season and care of Pepperwort and Pecan is important to know. While considering everything about Pepperwort and Pecan Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pepperwort season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Pecan season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pepperwort is Loam, Sand and for Pecan is Loam while the PH of soil for Pepperwort is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pecan is Acidic, Neutral.
Pepperwort and Pecan Physical Information
Pepperwort and Pecan physical information is very important for comparison. Pepperwort height is 250.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Pepperwort and Pecan are as follows:
Care of Pepperwort and Pecan
Care of Pepperwort and Pecan include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pepperwort pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pecan pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches. In summer Pepperwort needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pecan needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.