Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
-
Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico
Types
Abbotswood potentilla, Daydawn potentilla, Klondike potentilla
Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan
Habitat
Clay soil areas, Rocky areas, Wet ground
Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
5-9
Sunset Zone
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
2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20
Flower Color
Orange, Yellow
Yellow, Green
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Small elliptic
Pinnate
Plant Season
Early Fall, Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loam
The pH of Soil
Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
-
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Summer
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs watering once a week, Water less during winter, Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Nitrogen, Zinc fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Crown rot, Leaf curl, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Snails, Squirrels
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Birds, Deers, Squirrels
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy
Rhinitis, Sinuses
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems
Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Provides ground cover, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Antibiotic, Astringent, Diarrhea, Haemostatic, Hypoglycaemic, Mildly painful menstruation, Odontalgic, Premenstrual syndrome, Swelling
Alzheimer’s Disease, Antidepressant, Anti-oxidant, Appetite enhancer, Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Gallbladder Diseases, Gout, Strengthen gums, tuberculosis
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Bark, Fruits
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Showy Purposes, Used as a dye
Air freshner, Application in Furniture, used for making charcoal, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
POTENTILLA
CARYA illinoinensis
Common Name
Potentilla
Papershell Pecan, Pecan
In Hindi
Potentilla plant
पेकॉन
In German
Potentilla Pflanze
Pekannuss
In French
plante Potentilla
Pacanier
In Spanish
planta Potentilla
Carya illinoinensis
In Greek
φυτό potentilla
Pecan
In Portuguese
planta Potentilla
Nogueira-pecã
In Polish
Potentilla roślin
Orzesznik jadalny
In Latin
Potentilla herba
Pecan
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Juglandales
Family
Rosaceae
Juglandaceae
Genus
Potentilla
Carya Nutt.
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Rosoideae
Juglandoideae
Season and Care of Potentilla and Pecan
Season and care of Potentilla and Pecan is important to know. While considering everything about Potentilla and Pecan Care, growing season is an essential factor. Potentilla season is Early Fall and Spring and Pecan season is Early Fall and Spring. The type of soil for Potentilla is Well drained and for Pecan is Loam while the PH of soil for Potentilla is Slightly Alkaline and for Pecan is Acidic, Neutral.
Potentilla and Pecan Physical Information
Potentilla and Pecan physical information is very important for comparison. Potentilla height is 91.44 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Potentilla and Pecan are as follows:
Potentilla flower color: Orange and Yellow
Potentilla leaf color: Green, Light Green
Pecan flower color: Yellow and Green
- Pecan leaf color: Green
Care of Potentilla and Pecan
Care of Potentilla and Pecan include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Potentilla pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in early spring, 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 Potentilla 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.