Plant Care Pecan

Pecan

Also known as

Pecan, Carya illinoensis and Carya illinoiensis

Taxonomy

Carya illinoinensis
Carya
Juglandaceae
Fagales

How to care for Pecan

Water

How often to water your Pecan

Water needs for Pecan
0.5 cups
every 9

Pecan needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Calculate water needs of Pecan

Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

Select the pot size

5"
Light

Check the growing potential in your area

A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.

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Finding light for Pecan in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Pecan: 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

Pecan love being close to bright, sunny windows šŸ˜Ž.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Pecan does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Pecan in your home šŸ”.

Nutrients

How to fertilize Pecan

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Pecan: repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Pecan after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

FAQs
Difficulty Level

Pecan is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!


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Care Summary for Pecan

Pecan

Pecan


Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 9 days

Placement

< 1ft from a window

Nutrients

Repot after 2x growth

Based on the 4ā€ pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.

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