Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia
India, Southeast Asia
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
gardens, Homesteads
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
10-15
Sunset Zone
H2, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Gray Green
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Green
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
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
-
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires a lot of watering
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water more in summer
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
-
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
-
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Nematodes, Scale, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
-
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Diarrhea, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Fever, Tooth ache
Antipyretic, Astringent, Cough, Kidney problems, Kidney Stones, Scabies, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Making Shampoo, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Used As Food
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ALEURITES moluccanus
Tabernaemontana Divaricata
Common Name
Candleberry, Candlenut, Kukui
Crepe Jasmine
In Hindi
candlenut पेड़
Tabernaemontana
In German
Candlenut Baum
Tabernaemontana
In French
arbre Candlenut
Tabernaemontana
In Spanish
árbol candlenut
Tabernaemontana
In Greek
candlenut δέντρο
Tabernaemontana
In Portuguese
candlenut árvore
Tabernaemontana
In Polish
Tung Molukański drzewo
Tabernaemontana
In Latin
Candlenut ligno
Tabernaemontana
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Gentianales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Apocynaceae
Genus
Aleurites
Tabernaemontana
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Crotonoideae
Rauvolfioideae
Season and Care of Candlenut and Crape Jasmine
Season and care of Candlenut and Crape Jasmine is important to know. While considering everything about Candlenut and Crape Jasmine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Candlenut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Crape Jasmine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Candlenut is Loam, Sand and for Crape Jasmine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Candlenut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Crape Jasmine is Acidic, Neutral.
Candlenut and Crape Jasmine Physical Information
Candlenut and Crape Jasmine physical information is very important for comparison. Candlenut height is 1,370.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Crape Jasmine height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Candlenut and Crape Jasmine are as follows:
Candlenut flower color: White
Candlenut leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Gray
Crape Jasmine flower color: White
- Crape Jasmine leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Candlenut and Crape Jasmine
Care of Candlenut and Crape Jasmine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Candlenut pruning is done and Crape Jasmine pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Candlenut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Crape Jasmine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.