Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
Central America, South America
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia
Types
Calathea Makoyana, Calathea Zebrina, Calathea Lancifolia
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Habitat
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
10-12
Sunset Zone
H2
H2, 23, 24
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
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Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
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Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
-
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
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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
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Spider Mites
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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constipation, Diarrhea, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Fever, Tooth ache
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, 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
Container, Houseplant, Tropical
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
CALATHEA
ALEURITES moluccanus
Common Name
Calathea
Candleberry, Candlenut, Kukui
In Hindi
Calathea
candlenut पेड़
In German
Calathea
Candlenut Baum
In French
Calathea
arbre Candlenut
In Spanish
Calathea
árbol candlenut
In Greek
Calathea
candlenut δέντρο
In Portuguese
Calathea
candlenut árvore
In Polish
Calathea
Tung Molukański drzewo
In Latin
Calathea
Candlenut ligno
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Order
Zingiberales
Malpighiales
Family
Marantaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Calathea and Candlenut
Wondering what are the properties of Calathea and Candlenut? We provide you with everything About Calathea and Candlenut. Calathea doesn't have thorns and Candlenut doesn't have thorns. Also Calathea does not have fragrant flowers. Calathea has allergic reactions like and Candlenut has allergic reactions like . 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 Calathea and Candlenut and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Calathea and Candlenut
Season and care of Calathea and Candlenut is important to know. While considering everything about Calathea and Candlenut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Calathea season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Candlenut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Calathea is Loam, Sand and for Candlenut is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Calathea is and for Candlenut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Calathea and Candlenut Physical Information
Calathea and Candlenut physical information is very important for comparison. Calathea height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Candlenut height is 1,370.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm. The color specification of Calathea and Candlenut are as follows:
Care of Calathea and Candlenut
Care of Calathea and Candlenut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Calathea pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Candlenut pruning is done . In summer Calathea 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.