Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
10-12
Sunset Zone
H2, 23, 24
H2, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Gray Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Very Fast
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
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
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
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires a lot of watering
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed
No pruning needed
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
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Diarrhea, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Fever, Tooth ache
constipation, Diarrhea, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Fever, Tooth ache
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Making Shampoo, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Used As Food
Making Shampoo, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
ALEURITES moluccanus
ALEURITES moluccanus
Common Name
Candleberry, Candlenut, Kukui
Candleberry, Candlenut, Kukui
In Hindi
candlenut पेड़
candlenut पेड़
In German
Candlenut Baum
Candlenut Baum
In French
arbre Candlenut
arbre Candlenut
In Spanish
árbol candlenut
árbol candlenut
In Greek
candlenut δέντρο
candlenut δέντρο
In Portuguese
candlenut árvore
candlenut árvore
In Polish
Tung Molukański drzewo
Tung Molukański drzewo
In Latin
Candlenut ligno
Candlenut ligno
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Dicotyledonae
Order
Malpighiales
Malpighiales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Genus
Aleurites
Aleurites
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Aleuritideae
Aleuritideae
Subfamily
Crotonoideae
Crotonoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Candlenut and Candlenut
Season and care of Candlenut and Candlenut is important to know. While considering everything about Candlenut and Candlenut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Candlenut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Candlenut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Candlenut is Loam, Sand and for Candlenut is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Candlenut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Candlenut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Candlenut and Candlenut Physical Information
Candlenut and Candlenut physical information is very important for comparison. Candlenut height is 1,370.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Candlenut height is 1,370.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm. The color specification of Candlenut and Candlenut are as follows:
Candlenut flower color: White
Candlenut leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Gray
Candlenut flower color: White
- Candlenut leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Gray
Care of Candlenut and Candlenut
Care of Candlenut and Candlenut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Candlenut pruning is done No pruning needed and Candlenut pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Candlenut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Candlenut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
