Tritoma

Pecan

About Tritoma and Pecan

Tritoma

Pecan

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Perennial

Tree

Origin

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

Types

Kniphofia uvaria

Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan

Number of Varieties

708

0 40000

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Habitat

Damp Places, Marshy ground

Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

6-95-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-4

9-1

Sunset Zone

2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 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

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

45.70 cm2,130.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

50.80 cm1,220.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink

Yellow, Green

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Tan, Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Blue Green

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Blue Green

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Blue Green, Gray Green, Light Yellow

Yellow

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Linear

Pinnate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Summer, Summer

Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground

Ground

How to Plant?

Divison, Seedlings

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

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

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

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun

Pruning

Cut or pinch the stems, 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 N-P-K

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

Pests and Diseases

Onion thrips, Red blotch, Root rot

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

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Moisture

Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction

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

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Coarse

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Snails

Birds, Deers, Squirrels

Allergy

Rhinitis, Sinuses

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Borders, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover

Cottage Garden

Beauty Benefits

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

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

Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall

Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

KNIPHOFIA 'Border Ballet'

CARYA illinoinensis

Common Name

Tritoma, Wisley Blue Spring Starflower, Wisley Blue Springstar

Papershell Pecan, Pecan

In Hindi

Tritoma

पेकॉन

In German

Tritoma

Pekannuss

In French

Tritoma

Pacanier

In Spanish

tritoma

Carya illinoinensis

In Greek

tritoma

Pecan

In Portuguese

Tritoma

Nogueira-pecã

In Polish

Tritoma

Orzesznik jadalny

In Latin

Trytoma

Pecan

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Asparagales

Juglandales

Family

Liliaceae

Juglandaceae

Genus

Kniphofia

Carya Nutt.

Clade

Angiosperms, Monocots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Juglandeae

Subfamily

Juglandoideae

Number of Species

7219

1 27800

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Properties of Tritoma and Pecan

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

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Season and Care of Tritoma and Pecan

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

Tritoma and Pecan Physical Information

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

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

Care of Tritoma and Pecan

Care of Tritoma and Pecan include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tritoma pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Tritoma 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.