Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Aquatics
Origin
Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico
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Types
Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan
Nymphaea gigantea, Victoria amazonica
Number of Varieties
810
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40000
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Habitat
Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions
along watercourse
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-910-15
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99
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AHS Heat Zone
9-1
12-9
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Plant Size
Minimum Height
2,130.00 cm510.00 cm
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3900
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Minimum Width
1,220.00 cm37.00 cm
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6350
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Plant Color
Flower Color
Yellow, Green
White, Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Yellow green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Green, Yellow green
Shape
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Disc shaped
Thorns
✔
✘
✔
✘
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Growing Conditions
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
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Bloom Time
Spring
Summer, Indeterminate
Repeat Bloomer
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✘
✔
✘
Tolerances
-
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
In Water
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Plants
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water more in summer
Keep immersed in water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Aquatic Plant
In Spring
Moderate
Aquatic Plant
In Winter
Average Water
Aquatic Plant
Soil
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Bright direct sunlight
Pruning
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches
Remove damaged leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Nitrogen, Zinc fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Crown rot, Leaf curl, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Snails, Squirrels
Aphids, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Frost, Full Sun
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Double
Fruits
Showy Fruit
✔
✘
✔
✘
Edible Fruit
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrance
Fragrant Flower
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Fruit
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Leaf
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Bark/Stem
✔
✘
✔
✘
Showy Foliage
✔
✘
✔
✘
Showy Bark
✔
✘
✔
✘
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Evergreen
✔
✘
✔
✘
Invasive
✔
✘
✔
✘
Self-Sowing
✔
✘
✔
✘
Attracts
Birds, Deers, Squirrels
Insects, Moths, Snakes
Allergy
Rhinitis, Sinuses
Skin irritation
Uses
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises
Making cosmetics
Edible Uses
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✘
✔
✘
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Very little waste
Plant Benefits
Medicinal Uses
Alzheimer’s Disease, Antidepressant, Anti-oxidant, Appetite enhancer, Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Gallbladder Diseases, Gout, Strengthen gums, tuberculosis
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Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits
Flowers
Other Uses
Air freshner, Application in Furniture, used for making charcoal, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
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✘
✔
✘
Used As Outdoor Plant
✔
✘
✔
✘
Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
CARYA illinoinensis
VICTORIA 'Longwood Hybrid'
Common Name
Papershell Pecan, Pecan
Giant Waterlily, Longwood Hybrid Giant Waterlily
In Hindi
पेकॉन
पानी लिली
In German
Pekannuss
Riesen- Seerose
In French
Pacanier
géant nénuphar
In Spanish
Carya illinoinensis
lirio de agua
In Greek
Pecan
νούφαρο
In Portuguese
Nogueira-pecã
waterlily
In Polish
Orzesznik jadalny
Lilia wodna
In Latin
Pecan
ingens aqua lilium,
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Equisetopsida
Order
Juglandales
Nymphaeales
Family
Juglandaceae
Nymphaeaceae
Genus
Carya Nutt.
Victoria
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms
Tribe
Juglandeae
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Subfamily
Juglandoideae
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Number of Species
193
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27800
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