Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia
Eastern Africa, Southern Africa
Types
-
Epigeal, Hypogeal
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Coastal sand dunes, Wild
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
10-15
Sunset Zone
H2, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Red, Green, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Light Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Reniform
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
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
reseeds, root cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires a lot of watering
Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained
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
Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
-
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Formal Garden, Hanging Basket
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Diarrhea, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Fever, Tooth ache
-
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Beans
Other Uses
Making Shampoo, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Used As Food
Basketary, Edible seed
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ALEURITES moluccanus
COTYLEDON
Common Name
Candleberry, Candlenut, Kukui
Pig's ear, Dog's ear
In Hindi
candlenut पेड़
बीजपत्र
In German
Candlenut Baum
Cotyledon
In French
arbre Candlenut
Cotyledon
In Spanish
árbol candlenut
Cotyledon
In Greek
candlenut δέντρο
κοτυληδών kotylēdōn
In Portuguese
candlenut árvore
Cotyledon
In Polish
Tung Molukański drzewo
Liścień
In Latin
Candlenut ligno
Cotyledon
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Rosales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Crassulaceae
Genus
Aleurites
Cotyledon L.
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Rosids
Properties of Candlenut and Cotyledon
Wondering what are the properties of Candlenut and Cotyledon? We provide you with everything About Candlenut and Cotyledon. Candlenut doesn't have thorns and Cotyledon doesn't have thorns. Also Candlenut does not have fragrant flowers. Candlenut has allergic reactions like and Cotyledon 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 Cotyledon and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Candlenut and Cotyledon
Season and care of Candlenut and Cotyledon is important to know. While considering everything about Candlenut and Cotyledon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Candlenut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cotyledon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Candlenut is Loam, Sand and for Cotyledon is Sand while the PH of soil for Candlenut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cotyledon is Neutral.
Candlenut and Cotyledon Physical Information
Candlenut and Cotyledon physical information is very important for comparison. Candlenut height is 1,370.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Cotyledon height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Candlenut and Cotyledon are as follows:
Candlenut flower color: White
Candlenut leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Gray
Cotyledon flower color: Yellow, Red, Green and Orange
- Cotyledon leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Candlenut and Cotyledon
Care of Candlenut and Cotyledon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Candlenut pruning is done and Cotyledon pruning is done 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 Cotyledon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.