Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Turkey, Iran, Western Asia
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
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Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
10-12
Sunset Zone
21,22
H2, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Red, Green, Purple, Light Yellow, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Crimson
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
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Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Chartreuse, Lime Green, Dark Green, Yellow green, Ivory
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Chartreuse, Lime Green, Dark Green, Yellow green, Ivory
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Chartreuse, Lime Green, Dark Green, Yellow green, Ivory
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
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Water daily during growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Less Watering
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
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Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
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For treating wrinkles, Moisturizing, used as a dye
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Cramps, Dermatitis
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
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Can be made into a herbal tea, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Sauces, Used as firewood
Used As Indoor Plant
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No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
ASTRANTIA
ALEURITES moluccanus
Common Name
Astrantia
Candleberry, Candlenut, Kukui
In Hindi
Hydrangea
Aleurites moluccanus
In German
Hortensie
Lichtnussbaum
In French
Hortensia
Aleurites moluccana
In Spanish
Hortensia
Aleurites moluccanus
In Greek
υδραγεία
Aleurites moluccanus
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Nogueira-de-iguape
In Polish
Hortensja
Nogueira-de-iguape
In Latin
Hibiscus
Aleurites moluccanus
Family
Apiaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Astrantia and Kukui
Wondering what are the properties of Astrantia and Kukui? We provide you with everything About Astrantia and Kukui. Astrantia doesn't have thorns and Kukui doesn't have thorns. Also Astrantia does not have fragrant flowers. Astrantia has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Kukui has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting. 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 Astrantia and Kukui and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Astrantia and Kukui
Season and care of Astrantia and Kukui is important to know. While considering everything about Astrantia and Kukui Care, growing season is an essential factor. Astrantia season is Spring and Summer and Kukui season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Astrantia is Clay, Loam and for Kukui is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Astrantia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Kukui is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Astrantia and Kukui Physical Information
Astrantia and Kukui physical information is very important for comparison. Astrantia height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Kukui height is 1,370.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm. The color specification of Astrantia and Kukui are as follows:
Astrantia flower color: White, Red, Green, Purple, Light Yellow, Pink, Rose, Burgundy and Crimson
Astrantia leaf color: Green, Chartreuse, Lime Green, Dark Green, Yellow green and Ivory
Kukui flower color: White
- Kukui leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Gray
Care of Astrantia and Kukui
Care of Astrantia and Kukui include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Astrantia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Kukui pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Astrantia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kukui needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering.