Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
-
Red, Yellow and Baby Plum
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
11-15
Sunset Zone
H2, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Gray Green
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
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
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
-
Dispose of diseased portions, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
fungus
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
-
Diarrhea, gastro-intestinal problems, Headache, Itchiness, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
-
As decorated salad
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, Glowing Skin, Maintains teeth healthy
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Diarrhea, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Fever, Tooth ache
Antioxidants, Metabolism
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Making Shampoo, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Used As Food
Cosmetics, Culinary use, For making oil, Repellent
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Houseplant
Botanical Name
ALEURITES moluccanus
LYCOPERSICON esculentum 'Tiny Tim'
Common Name
Candleberry, Candlenut, Kukui
Cherry Tomato
In Hindi
candlenut पेड़
चेरी टमाटर
In German
Candlenut Baum
Kirschtomate
In French
arbre Candlenut
Tomate cerise
In Spanish
árbol candlenut
Tomate cherry
In Greek
candlenut δέντρο
Ντοματάκι
In Portuguese
candlenut árvore
Tomate cereja
In Polish
Tung Molukański drzewo
Pomidor wiśniowy
In Latin
Candlenut ligno
Cherry LycopersiciSusceptibility
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Solanales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Aleuritideae
Solaneae
Subfamily
Crotonoideae
Solanoideae
Season and Care of Candlenut and Cherry Tomato
Season and care of Candlenut and Cherry Tomato is important to know. While considering everything about Candlenut and Cherry Tomato Care, growing season is an essential factor. Candlenut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cherry Tomato season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Candlenut is Loam, Sand and for Cherry Tomato is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Candlenut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cherry Tomato is Neutral.
Candlenut and Cherry Tomato Physical Information
Candlenut and Cherry Tomato physical information is very important for comparison. Candlenut height is 1,370.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Cherry Tomato height is 3,050.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Candlenut and Cherry Tomato are as follows:
Candlenut flower color: White
Candlenut leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Gray
Cherry Tomato flower color: Yellow
- Cherry Tomato leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Candlenut and Cherry Tomato
Care of Candlenut and Cherry Tomato include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Candlenut pruning is done and Cherry Tomato pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions and Remove dead leaves. In summer Candlenut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cherry Tomato needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.