Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Types
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Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
8-10
Sunset Zone
H2, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
White
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Gray Green
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires a lot of watering
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In Summer
Lots of watering
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
-
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
Bees, Flies
Allergy
-
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Diarrhea, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Fever, Tooth ache
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Making Shampoo, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Used As Food
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
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Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
ALEURITES moluccanus
ASTERISCUS maritimus 'Gold Coin'
Common Name
Candleberry, Candlenut, Kukui
Asteriscus, Gold Coin Mediterranean Beach Daisy, Mediterranean Beach Daisy
In Hindi
candlenut पेड़
Hydrangea
In German
Candlenut Baum
Hortensie
In French
arbre Candlenut
Hortensia
In Spanish
árbol candlenut
Hortensia
In Greek
candlenut δέντρο
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
candlenut árvore
Hortênsia
In Polish
Tung Molukański drzewo
Hortensja
In Latin
Candlenut ligno
Hibiscus
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Properties of Candlenut and Asteriscus
Wondering what are the properties of Candlenut and Asteriscus? We provide you with everything About Candlenut and Asteriscus. Candlenut doesn't have thorns and Asteriscus doesn't have thorns. Also Candlenut does not have fragrant flowers. Candlenut has allergic reactions like and Asteriscus 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 Asteriscus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Candlenut and Asteriscus
Season and care of Candlenut and Asteriscus is important to know. While considering everything about Candlenut and Asteriscus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Candlenut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Asteriscus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Candlenut is Loam, Sand and for Asteriscus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Candlenut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Asteriscus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Candlenut and Asteriscus Physical Information
Candlenut and Asteriscus physical information is very important for comparison. Candlenut height is 1,370.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Asteriscus height is 15.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Candlenut and Asteriscus are as follows:
Candlenut flower color: White
Candlenut leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Gray
Asteriscus flower color: Yellow
- Asteriscus leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Candlenut and Asteriscus
Care of Candlenut and Asteriscus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Candlenut pruning is done and Asteriscus 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 Asteriscus needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.