Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia
World, Pandemic, North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Bluffs, Sandy stream banks, Wooded slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
4-10
Sunset Zone
H2, 23, 24
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
White, Purple, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Gray Green
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires a lot of watering
Medium, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Clay, Loam, 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
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Insects
Allergy
-
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Diarrhea, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Fever, Tooth ache
Liver problems, Skin Disorders, Treatment of ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Making Shampoo, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Used As Food
Employed in herbal medicine, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ALEURITES moluccanus
IRIS cristata
Common Name
Candleberry, Candlenut, Kukui
Crested Iris
In Hindi
candlenut पेड़
कलगी आइरिस
In German
Candlenut Baum
Crested Iris
In French
arbre Candlenut
Crested Iris
In Spanish
árbol candlenut
Crested Iris
In Greek
candlenut δέντρο
Crested Iris
In Portuguese
candlenut árvore
Crested Iris
In Polish
Tung Molukański drzewo
Czubaty Iris
In Latin
Candlenut ligno
iubatum Iris
Class
Dicotyledonae
Liliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Asparagales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Aleuritideae
Irideae
Subfamily
Crotonoideae
Iridoideae
Season and Care of Candlenut and Crested Iris
Season and care of Candlenut and Crested Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Candlenut and Crested Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Candlenut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Crested Iris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Candlenut is Loam, Sand and for Crested Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Candlenut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Crested Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Candlenut and Crested Iris Physical Information
Candlenut and Crested Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Candlenut height is 1,370.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Crested Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Candlenut and Crested Iris are as follows:
Candlenut flower color: White
Candlenut leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Gray
Crested Iris flower color: White, Purple, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Crested Iris leaf color: Green
Care of Candlenut and Crested Iris
Care of Candlenut and Crested Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Candlenut pruning is done and Crested Iris 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 Crested Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.