Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia
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Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Desert, Semi arid regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
-9999
Sunset Zone
H2, 23, 24
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Light Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Gray
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Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Gray
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Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
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Leaf Color in Winter
Green
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Leaf Shape
Ovate
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Slow
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
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The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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Soil Drainage
Well drained
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Bloom Time
Indeterminate
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Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires a lot of watering
Needs very little water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
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Prune ocassionally, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Does not require fertilizer once established
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Insects
Aesthetic Uses
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Borders, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Diarrhea, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Fever, Tooth ache
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Leaf Stalks
Other Uses
Making Shampoo, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Used As Food
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
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Botanical Name
ALEURITES moluccanus
PACHYCEREUS weberi
Common Name
Candleberry, Candlenut, Kukui
candelabro
In Hindi
candlenut पेड़
candelabro
In German
Candlenut Baum
candelabro
In French
arbre Candlenut
candelabro
In Spanish
árbol candlenut
candelabro
In Greek
candlenut δέντρο
candelabro
In Portuguese
candlenut árvore
candelabro
In Polish
Tung Molukański drzewo
candelabro
In Latin
Candlenut ligno
candelabro
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Caryophyllales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Aleurites
Browningia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Subfamily
Crotonoideae
Cactoideae
Properties of Candlenut and Candelabro
Wondering what are the properties of Candlenut and Candelabro? We provide you with everything About Candlenut and Candelabro. Candlenut doesn't have thorns and Candelabro doesn't have thorns. Also Candlenut does not have fragrant flowers. Candlenut has allergic reactions like and Candelabro 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 Candelabro and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Candlenut and Candelabro
Season and care of Candlenut and Candelabro is important to know. While considering everything about Candlenut and Candelabro Care, growing season is an essential factor. Candlenut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Candelabro season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Candlenut is Loam, Sand and for Candelabro is while the PH of soil for Candlenut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Candelabro is .
Candlenut and Candelabro Physical Information
Candlenut and Candelabro physical information is very important for comparison. Candlenut height is 1,370.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Candelabro height is 200.00 cm and width 6.50 cm. The color specification of Candlenut and Candelabro are as follows:
Care of Candlenut and Candelabro
Care of Candlenut and Candelabro include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Candlenut pruning is done and Candelabro pruning is done Prune ocassionally, 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 Candelabro needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.