Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia
China, Japan
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
6-9
Sunset Zone
H2, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Light Green, Gray Green
-
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
-
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Rhomboid
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings, Rooted stem cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires a lot of watering
Needs less watering, Water Deeply
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
Pruning
-
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
bees, Red blotch, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Drought and Wet Site, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Diarrhea, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Fever, Tooth ache
-
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
-
Other Uses
Making Shampoo, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Used As Food
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ALEURITES moluccanus
CARYOPTERIS incana
Common Name
Candleberry, Candlenut, Kukui
bluebeard
you shu
In Hindi
candlenut पेड़
Bluebeard
In German
Candlenut Baum
Blaubart
In French
arbre Candlenut
Bluebeard
In Spanish
árbol candlenut
Barba Azul
In Greek
candlenut δέντρο
Κυανοπώγωνα
In Portuguese
candlenut árvore
Barba Azul
In Polish
Tung Molukański drzewo
Sinobrody
In Latin
Candlenut ligno
Bluebeard
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Streptophyta
Order
Malpighiales
Lamiales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Verbenaceae
Genus
Aleurites
Caryopteris
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Candlenut and Bluebeard
Wondering what are the properties of Candlenut and Bluebeard? We provide you with everything About Candlenut and Bluebeard. Candlenut doesn't have thorns and Bluebeard doesn't have thorns. Also Candlenut does not have fragrant flowers. Candlenut has allergic reactions like and Bluebeard 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 Bluebeard and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Candlenut and Bluebeard
Season and care of Candlenut and Bluebeard is important to know. While considering everything about Candlenut and Bluebeard Care, growing season is an essential factor. Candlenut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bluebeard season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Candlenut is Loam, Sand and for Bluebeard is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Candlenut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bluebeard is Acidic, Neutral.
Candlenut and Bluebeard Physical Information
Candlenut and Bluebeard physical information is very important for comparison. Candlenut height is 1,370.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Bluebeard height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Candlenut and Bluebeard are as follows:
Candlenut flower color: White
Candlenut leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Gray
Bluebeard flower color: Blue Violet
- Bluebeard leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Candlenut and Bluebeard
Care of Candlenut and Bluebeard include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Candlenut pruning is done and Bluebeard pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, 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 Bluebeard needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.