Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia
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Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Hedge, hedge rows, Woodland edges
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
4-9
Sunset Zone
H2, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Light Green, Gray Green
Light Red, Orange, Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
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
Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
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, Do not water frequently
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
-
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
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Diarrhea, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Fever, Tooth ache
Astringent, Febrifuge
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Flowers, Stem
Other Uses
Making Shampoo, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Used As Food
Planted in shelterbeds, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
ALEURITES moluccanus
PYRUS 'Ayers'
Common Name
Candleberry, Candlenut, Kukui
Ayers Pear, Pear
In Hindi
candlenut पेड़
Ayers Pear
In German
Candlenut Baum
Ayers Birne
In French
arbre Candlenut
Ayers Poire
In Spanish
árbol candlenut
Ayers pera
In Greek
candlenut δέντρο
Ayers Pear
In Portuguese
candlenut árvore
Ayers Pear
In Polish
Tung Molukański drzewo
Ayers Gruszka
In Latin
Candlenut ligno
Ayro Orbis
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Rosales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Candlenut and Ayers Pear
Wondering what are the properties of Candlenut and Ayers Pear? We provide you with everything About Candlenut and Ayers Pear. Candlenut doesn't have thorns and Ayers Pear doesn't have thorns. Also Candlenut does not have fragrant flowers. Candlenut has allergic reactions like and Ayers Pear 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 Ayers Pear and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Candlenut and Ayers Pear
Season and care of Candlenut and Ayers Pear is important to know. While considering everything about Candlenut and Ayers Pear Care, growing season is an essential factor. Candlenut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Ayers Pear season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Candlenut is Loam, Sand and for Ayers Pear is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Candlenut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Ayers Pear is Acidic, Neutral.
Candlenut and Ayers Pear Physical Information
Candlenut and Ayers Pear physical information is very important for comparison. Candlenut height is 1,370.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Ayers Pear height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Candlenut and Ayers Pear are as follows:
Candlenut flower color: White
Candlenut leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Gray
Ayers Pear flower color: White
- Ayers Pear leaf color: Green
Care of Candlenut and Ayers Pear
Care of Candlenut and Ayers Pear include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Candlenut pruning is done and Ayers Pear 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 Ayers Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.