Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
-
Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico
Types
herbaceous annuals
Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan
Habitat
Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-9
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 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
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Yellow, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Linear to lanceolate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Root Division, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well 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
Red blotch
Crown rot, Leaf curl, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Snails, Squirrels
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Deers, Squirrels
Allergy
-
Rhinitis, Sinuses
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Intestinal irritations, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Wounds
Alzheimer’s Disease, Antidepressant, Anti-oxidant, Appetite enhancer, Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Gallbladder Diseases, Gout, Strengthen gums, tuberculosis
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Bark, Fruits
Other Uses
As a tea substitute, Culinary use, Medicinal oil, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as essential oil, Used As Food
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
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Herb / Vegetable, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
PELARGONIUM 'Bitter Lemon'
CARYA illinoinensis
Common Name
Bitter Lemon Scented Geranium, Scented Geranium
Papershell Pecan, Pecan
In Hindi
Pelargonium
पेकॉन
In German
Pelargonium
Pekannuss
In French
pélargonium
Pacanier
In Spanish
pelargonium
Carya illinoinensis
In Greek
Pelargonium
Pecan
In Portuguese
pelargônio
Nogueira-pecã
In Polish
pelargonia
Orzesznik jadalny
In Latin
Pelargonium
Pecan
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Geraniales
Juglandales
Family
Geraniaceae
Juglandaceae
Genus
Pelargonium
Carya Nutt.
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Juglandoideae
Season and Care of Scented Geranium and Pecan
Season and care of Scented Geranium and Pecan is important to know. While considering everything about Scented Geranium and Pecan Care, growing season is an essential factor. Scented Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pecan season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Scented Geranium is Loam, Sand and for Pecan is Loam while the PH of soil for Scented Geranium is Neutral, Alkaline and for Pecan is Acidic, Neutral.
Scented Geranium and Pecan Physical Information
Scented Geranium and Pecan physical information is very important for comparison. Scented Geranium height is 38.14 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Scented Geranium and Pecan are as follows:
Scented Geranium flower color: White and Light Pink
Scented Geranium leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Pecan flower color: Yellow and Green
- Pecan leaf color: Green
Care of Scented Geranium and Pecan
Care of Scented Geranium and Pecan include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Scented Geranium 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 Scented Geranium 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.