Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, China, Japan, Australia
Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico
Types
Oenanthe javanica, Helosciadium nodiflorum
Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan
Habitat
Bog Garden, Cultivated Beds, Ponds
Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, 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
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
simple-pinnate or double-pinnate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Layering, Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs Very high moisture
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
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
Aphids, Armyworm, Bacterial Blight, Damping off, Downy mildew
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
-
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flies, Insects
Birds, Deers, Squirrels
Allergy
-
Rhinitis, Sinuses
Aesthetic Uses
Bog Garden, Ground Cover
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Depurative, Febrifuge, Styptic
Alzheimer’s Disease, Antidepressant, Anti-oxidant, Appetite enhancer, Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Gallbladder Diseases, Gout, Strengthen gums, tuberculosis
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Seeds
Bark, Fruits
Other Uses
Used as a seasoning in soups, useful as a ground cover
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, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable, Water Gardens
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
OENANTHE javanica
CARYA illinoinensis
Common Name
Java Water Dropwort, Water Celery, Water Parsley
Papershell Pecan, Pecan
In Hindi
Water Celery
पेकॉन
In German
Wasser Sellerie
Pekannuss
In French
Céleri d'eau
Pacanier
In Spanish
El apio agua
Carya illinoinensis
In Greek
Σέλινο νερό
Pecan
In Portuguese
Aipo água
Nogueira-pecã
In Polish
Seler Woda
Orzesznik jadalny
In Latin
Aqua Apium
Pecan
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Apiales
Juglandales
Family
Apiaceae
Juglandaceae
Genus
Oenanthe
Carya Nutt.
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Oenantheae
Juglandeae
Subfamily
Apioideae
Juglandoideae
Season and Care of Water Celery and Pecan
Season and care of Water Celery and Pecan is important to know. While considering everything about Water Celery and Pecan Care, growing season is an essential factor. Water Celery season is Summer and Fall and Pecan season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Water Celery is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pecan is Loam while the PH of soil for Water Celery is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pecan is Acidic, Neutral.
Water Celery and Pecan Physical Information
Water Celery and Pecan physical information is very important for comparison. Water Celery height is 20.30 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Water Celery and Pecan are as follows:
Water Celery flower color: White
Water Celery leaf color: Green
Pecan flower color: Yellow and Green
- Pecan leaf color: Green
Care of Water Celery and Pecan
Care of Water Celery and Pecan include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Water Celery pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Pecan pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches. In summer Water Celery 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.