Candlenut

Allamanda

About Candlenut and Allamanda

Candlenut

Allamanda

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Shrub

Origin

Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia

Types

Allamanda voilacea Allamanda violacea Cherry Jubilee Allamanda x Alba (Blanca) Allamanda Cream Allamanda Chocolate Allamanda Indonesia Sunset Allamanda hendersonii

Number of Varieties

-6

0 40000

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Habitat

Subtropical climates, Tropical regions

gardens, Grassland, Roadsides, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-1210-14

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-9

12-10

Sunset Zone

H2, 23, 24

H1, H2, 24

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Vining/Climbing

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

1,370.00 cm180.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

1,520.00 cm180.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White

Salmon, Burgundy, Dark Salmon

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Light Green, Gray Green

Light Green, Pink

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Gray Green, Gray

Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Gray Green, Gray

Light Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Gray Green

Light Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate

Bell Shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Very Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Wet Site, Drought, Salt

Drought, Salt

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires a lot of watering

Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires a lot of watering, Water when soil is dry

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in spring, Remove damaged leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

✔ ✘

Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds, Butterflies

Hummingbirds

Allergy

Eye irritation, Skin irritation, Skin rash

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

constipation, Diarrhea, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Fever, Tooth ache

Jaundice, Liver problems, Malaria

Part of Plant Used

Fruits, Seeds

Flowers

Other Uses

Making Shampoo, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Used As Food

Used as Ornamental plant

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical

Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical, Vine

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

ALEURITES moluccanus

ALLAMANDA 'Cherries Jubilee'

Common Name

Candleberry, Candlenut, Kukui

Golden Trumpet Vine

In Hindi

candlenut पेड़

Allamanda

In German

Candlenut Baum

Allamanda

In French

arbre Candlenut

Allamanda

In Spanish

árbol candlenut

Allamanda

In Greek

candlenut δέντρο

Allamanda

In Portuguese

candlenut árvore

Allamanda

In Polish

Tung Molukański drzewo

Allamanda

In Latin

Candlenut ligno

Allamanda

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Spermatophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Dicotyledonae

Magnoliopsida

Order

Malpighiales

Gentianales

Family

Euphorbiaceae

Apocynaceae

Genus

Aleurites

Allamanda

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Aleuritideae

Apocyneae

Subfamily

Crotonoideae

Rauvolfioideae

Number of Species

60012

1 27800

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Properties of Candlenut and Allamanda

Wondering what are the properties of Candlenut and Allamanda? We provide you with everything About Candlenut and Allamanda. Candlenut doesn't have thorns and Allamanda doesn't have thorns. Also Candlenut does not have fragrant flowers. Candlenut has allergic reactions like and Allamanda 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 Candlenut and Allamanda and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Candlenut and Allamanda

Season and care of Candlenut and Allamanda is important to know. While considering everything about Candlenut and Allamanda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Candlenut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Allamanda season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Candlenut is Loam, Sand and for Allamanda is Loam while the PH of soil for Candlenut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Allamanda is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Candlenut and Allamanda Physical Information

Candlenut and Allamanda physical information is very important for comparison. Candlenut height is 1,370.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Allamanda height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Candlenut and Allamanda are as follows:

Candlenut flower color: White
Candlenut leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Gray
Allamanda flower color: Salmon, Burgundy and Dark Salmon
Allamanda leaf color: Light Green

Care of Candlenut and Allamanda

Care of Candlenut and Allamanda include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Candlenut pruning is done and Allamanda pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in spring and Remove damaged leaves. In summer Candlenut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Allamanda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.