Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia
China
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Forest margins, gardens, Grassland, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
8-15
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
H2, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Not Available
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires a lot of watering
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water every two or three days during warmer months, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
No pruning needed
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
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Diarrhea, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Fever, Tooth ache
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Making Shampoo, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Used As Food
Culinary use, Used in construction, Used in Furniture, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
ALEURITES moluccanus
BAMBUSA multiplex 'Alphonso-Karrii'
Common Name
Candleberry, Candlenut, Kukui
Alphonse Karr Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo, Hedge Bamboo
In Hindi
candlenut पेड़
अल्फोंस Karr बांस
In German
Candlenut Baum
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
In French
arbre Candlenut
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
In Spanish
árbol candlenut
Alphonse Karr Bambú
In Greek
candlenut δέντρο
Alphonse Karr Μπαμπού
In Portuguese
candlenut árvore
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
In Polish
Tung Molukański drzewo
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
In Latin
Candlenut ligno
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Not Available
Class
Dicotyledonae
Not Available
Order
Malpighiales
Poales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Aleuritideae
Bambuseae
Subfamily
Crotonoideae
Bambusoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Candlenut and Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Season and care of Candlenut and Alphonse Karr Bamboo is important to know. While considering everything about Candlenut and Alphonse Karr Bamboo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Candlenut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Alphonse Karr Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Candlenut is Loam, Sand and for Alphonse Karr Bamboo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Candlenut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Alphonse Karr Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Candlenut and Alphonse Karr Bamboo Physical Information
Candlenut and Alphonse Karr Bamboo physical information is very important for comparison. Candlenut height is 1,370.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Alphonse Karr Bamboo height is 460.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Candlenut and Alphonse Karr Bamboo are as follows:
Candlenut flower color: White
Candlenut leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Gray
Alphonse Karr Bamboo flower color: Not Available
- Alphonse Karr Bamboo leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Candlenut and Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Care of Candlenut and Alphonse Karr Bamboo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Candlenut pruning is done No pruning needed and Alphonse Karr Bamboo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Candlenut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Alphonse Karr Bamboo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
