Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia
Habitat
Forest margins, gardens, Grassland, Homesteads
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
10-12
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2, 23, 24
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Lavender
White
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green, Burgundy
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Green, Burgundy
Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
-
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Over-head watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when soil is dry
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires a lot of watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
-
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
constipation, Diarrhea, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Fever, Tooth ache
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Making Shampoo, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Groundcover, Rock Garden, Wall
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
ERICA carnea
ALEURITES moluccanus
Common Name
Winter heath
Candleberry, Candlenut, Kukui
In Hindi
अल्पाइन हीथ
candlenut पेड़
In German
Alpine Heath
Candlenut Baum
In French
Alpine Heath
arbre Candlenut
In Spanish
Alpine Heath
árbol candlenut
In Greek
Alpine Heath
candlenut δέντρο
In Portuguese
Alpine Heath
candlenut árvore
In Polish
Alpine Heath
Tung Molukański drzewo
In Latin
Alpini Heath
Candlenut ligno
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Order
Ericales
Malpighiales
Family
Ericaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Ericeae
Aleuritideae
Subfamily
Ericoideae
Crotonoideae
Season and Care of Alpine Heath and Candlenut
Season and care of Alpine Heath and Candlenut is important to know. While considering everything about Alpine Heath and Candlenut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Alpine Heath season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Candlenut season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Alpine Heath is Loam, Sand and for Candlenut is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Alpine Heath is Acidic, Neutral and for Candlenut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Alpine Heath and Candlenut Physical Information
Alpine Heath and Candlenut physical information is very important for comparison. Alpine Heath height is 20.30 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Candlenut height is 1,370.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm. The color specification of Alpine Heath and Candlenut are as follows:
Alpine Heath flower color: White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink, Rose and Lavender
Alpine Heath leaf color: Green
Candlenut flower color: White
- Candlenut leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Gray
Care of Alpine Heath and Candlenut
Care of Alpine Heath and Candlenut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Alpine Heath pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Candlenut pruning is done . In summer Alpine Heath needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Candlenut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.