Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
North America, South America, Europe, Southern Africa, Asia
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia
Types
Hulled Barley, Hulless Barley, Barley Grits
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Humid climates
Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
10-12
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H2, 23, 24
Habit
Not Available
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Gold
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
Water daily during growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Less Watering
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Do not prune during shooting season
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
Flowers
Not Available
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Edible Fruit
Not Available
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Abdominal pain, breathing problems, Eczema, Headache, Itchiness, Red eyes, Runny nose, Sinuses, sneezing, Sore eyes, Watery eyes, wheezing
Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
For treating wrinkles, Moisturizing, used as a dye
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Bronchitis, Diabetes, Diarrhea
Cramps, Dermatitis
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used in making beverages
Can be made into a herbal tea, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Sauces, Used as firewood
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Edible, Wildflower
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
HORDEUM vulgare
ALEURITES moluccanus
Common Name
Barley
Candleberry, Candlenut, Kukui
In Hindi
जौ
Aleurites moluccanus
In German
Gerste
Lichtnussbaum
In French
orge
Aleurites moluccana
In Spanish
cebada
Aleurites moluccanus
In Greek
κριθάρι
Aleurites moluccanus
In Portuguese
cevada
Nogueira-de-iguape
In Polish
jęczmień
Nogueira-de-iguape
In Latin
hordei
Aleurites moluccanus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Euphorbiales
Family
Poaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Triticeae
Aleuritideae
Subfamily
Pooideae
Crotonoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Barley and Kukui
Wondering what are the properties of Barley and Kukui? We provide you with everything About Barley and Kukui. Barley doesn't have thorns and Kukui doesn't have thorns. Also Barley does not have fragrant flowers. Barley has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, breathing problems, Eczema, Headache, Itchiness, Red eyes, Runny nose, Sinuses, sneezing, Sore eyes, Watery eyes and wheezing and Kukui has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, breathing problems, Eczema, Headache, Itchiness, Red eyes, Runny nose, Sinuses, sneezing, Sore eyes, Watery eyes and wheezing. 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 Barley and Kukui and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Barley and Kukui
Season and care of Barley and Kukui is important to know. While considering everything about Barley and Kukui Care, growing season is an essential factor. Barley season is Not Available and Kukui season is Not Available. The type of soil for Barley is Loam, Sand and for Kukui is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Barley is Not Available and for Kukui is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Barley and Kukui Physical Information
Barley and Kukui physical information is very important for comparison. Barley height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Kukui height is 1,370.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm. The color specification of Barley and Kukui are as follows:
Barley flower color: Not Available
Barley leaf color: Green, Light Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Kukui flower color: White
- Kukui leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Gray
Care of Barley and Kukui
Care of Barley and Kukui include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Barley pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season and Kukui pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Barley needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kukui needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering.