Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Subtropical forests, Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H2, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Light Green, Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate
bipinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Not Available
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires a lot of watering
Average Water Needs
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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Gray leaf blight, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Salt
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Insects, Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Diarrhea, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Fever, Tooth ache
Antioxidants, Fever, Inflammation, Malaria
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Leaves
Other Uses
Making Shampoo, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Used As Food
Medicinal oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ALEURITES moluccanus
Artemisia annua
Common Name
Candleberry, Candlenut, Kukui
sweet wormwood, sweet annie, sweet sagewort, annual mugwort
In Hindi
candlenut पेड़
Artemisia
In German
Candlenut Baum
Artemisia
In French
arbre Candlenut
Artemisia
In Spanish
árbol candlenut
Artemisia
In Greek
candlenut δέντρο
Αρτεμίσια
In Portuguese
candlenut árvore
Artemisia
In Polish
Tung Molukański drzewo
Artemisia
In Latin
Candlenut ligno
Artemisia
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Asterales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Aleurites
Artemisia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Aleuritideae
Anthemideae
Subfamily
Crotonoideae
Asteroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Candlenut and Artemisia
Wondering what are the properties of Candlenut and Artemisia? We provide you with everything About Candlenut and Artemisia. Candlenut doesn't have thorns and Artemisia doesn't have thorns. Also Candlenut does not have fragrant flowers. Candlenut has allergic reactions like Not Available and Artemisia has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Artemisia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Candlenut and Artemisia
Season and care of Candlenut and Artemisia is important to know. While considering everything about Candlenut and Artemisia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Candlenut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Artemisia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Candlenut is Loam, Sand and for Artemisia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Candlenut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Artemisia is Acidic, Neutral.
Candlenut and Artemisia Physical Information
Candlenut and Artemisia physical information is very important for comparison. Candlenut height is 1,370.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Artemisia height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Candlenut and Artemisia are as follows:
Candlenut flower color: White
Candlenut leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Gray
Artemisia flower color: Not Available
- Artemisia leaf color: Not Available
Care of Candlenut and Artemisia
Care of Candlenut and Artemisia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Candlenut pruning is done No pruning needed and Artemisia 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 Artemisia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.