Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia
Brazil
Types
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Yellow Bloodleaf, Herbst's Bloodleaf, Standley's Bloodleaf
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
11-15
Sunset Zone
H2, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Gray Green
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Red, Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Red, Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Red, Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
-
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Softwood cuttings, Stem Cutting, Tip cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires a lot of watering
Medium
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
-
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove branches that rub together, Remove crossing or rubbing branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Balanced liquid fertilizer every 4 weeks
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Insects, Wildlife
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Diarrhea, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Fever, Tooth ache
-
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Leaves
Other Uses
Making Shampoo, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Used As Food
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ALEURITES moluccanus
IRESINE herbstii
Common Name
Candleberry, Candlenut, Kukui
Bloodleaf, Herbst's bloodleaf
In Hindi
candlenut पेड़
Bloodleaf Plant
In German
Candlenut Baum
Bloodleaf Pflanze
In French
arbre Candlenut
Feuillesang Plante
In Spanish
árbol candlenut
Planta Sangrienta
In Greek
candlenut δέντρο
Bloodleaf φυτών
In Portuguese
candlenut árvore
Bloodleaf Planta
In Polish
Tung Molukański drzewo
Bloodleaf roślin
In Latin
Candlenut ligno
Planta Bloodleaf
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Caryophyllales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Amaranthaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Aleuritideae
Gomphreneae
Subfamily
Crotonoideae
Gomphrenoideae
Properties of Candlenut and Bloodleaf
Wondering what are the properties of Candlenut and Bloodleaf? We provide you with everything About Candlenut and Bloodleaf. Candlenut doesn't have thorns and Bloodleaf doesn't have thorns. Also Candlenut does not have fragrant flowers. Candlenut has allergic reactions like and Bloodleaf 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 Bloodleaf and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Candlenut and Bloodleaf
Season and care of Candlenut and Bloodleaf is important to know. While considering everything about Candlenut and Bloodleaf Care, growing season is an essential factor. Candlenut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bloodleaf season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Candlenut is Loam, Sand and for Bloodleaf is Loam while the PH of soil for Candlenut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bloodleaf is Acidic, Neutral.
Candlenut and Bloodleaf Physical Information
Candlenut and Bloodleaf physical information is very important for comparison. Candlenut height is 1,370.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Bloodleaf height is 15.24 cm and width 20.32 cm. The color specification of Candlenut and Bloodleaf are as follows:
Care of Candlenut and Bloodleaf
Care of Candlenut and Bloodleaf include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Candlenut pruning is done and Bloodleaf pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove branches that rub together, Remove crossing or rubbing branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Candlenut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bloodleaf needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.