Trichocereus

Pecan

About Trichocereus and Pecan

Trichocereus

Pecan

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Cactus

Tree

Origin

North America, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America

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

Types

Trichocereus pachanoi

Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan

Number of Varieties

158

0 40000

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Habitat

low mountains

Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

8-105-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

Sunset Zone

7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

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

Habit

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

-2,130.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

60.00 cm1,220.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White

Yellow, Green

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Tan, Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow

Leaf Color in Winter

Shape

Leaf Shape

Succulent

Pinnate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Needs very little 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

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

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

Bacterial soft rot, bees, Fungal Diseases, Mealy bugs, Scale, Spider mites

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

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

✔ ✘

Foliage Texture

Bold

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

✔ ✘

Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Insects

Birds, Deers, Squirrels

Allergy

Rhinitis, Sinuses

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Showy Purposes

Cottage Garden

Beauty Benefits

Removes dandruff, Skin inflammation, Skin Problems

Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

antimicrobial, Cardiac, High blood pressure, 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, Stem

Bark, Fruits

Other Uses

Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant

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

Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall

Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Trichocereus pachanoi

CARYA illinoinensis

Common Name

Trichocereus

Papershell Pecan, Pecan

In Hindi

Trichocereus

पेकॉन

In German

Trichocereus

Pekannuss

In French

Trichocereus

Pacanier

In Spanish

Trichocereus

Carya illinoinensis

In Greek

Trichocereus

Pecan

In Portuguese

Trichocereus

Nogueira-pecã

In Polish

Trichocereus

Orzesznik jadalny

In Latin

Trichocereus

Pecan

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Caryophyllales

Juglandales

Family

Cactaceae

Juglandaceae

Genus

Echinopsis

Carya Nutt.

Clade

Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Trichocereeae

Juglandeae

Subfamily

Cactoideae

Juglandoideae

Number of Species

12819

1 27800

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Properties of Trichocereus and Pecan

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

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Season and Care of Trichocereus and Pecan

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

Trichocereus and Pecan Physical Information

Trichocereus and Pecan physical information is very important for comparison. Trichocereus height is - and width 60.00 cm whereas Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Trichocereus and Pecan are as follows:

Trichocereus flower color: White
Trichocereus leaf color:
Pecan flower color: Yellow and Green
Pecan leaf color: Green

Care of Trichocereus and Pecan

Care of Trichocereus and Pecan include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Trichocereus 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 Trichocereus 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.