Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia
Europe, Southern Asia, Western Asia
Types
-
Fernleaf, Superdukat
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Mediterranean region
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
-9999
Sunset Zone
H2, 23, 24
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Gray Green
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Light Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Light Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
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
Do Not over Water, Over-head watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when soil is dry
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
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
-
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bugs, Insects
Allergy
-
Avoid during Pregnancy
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Diarrhea, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Fever, Tooth ache
Arthritis, Cancer, constipation, Diabetes, Dysentry, Immunity, Indigestion, Insomnia, Menstrual Disorders, Oral health
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Making Shampoo, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Used As Food
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ALEURITES moluccanus
ANETHUM graveolens
Common Name
Candleberry, Candlenut, Kukui
Dill
In Hindi
candlenut पेड़
डिल प्लांट
In German
Candlenut Baum
Dill Pflanze
In French
arbre Candlenut
Dill usine
In Spanish
árbol candlenut
Dill Planta
In Greek
candlenut δέντρο
άνηθο φυτών
In Portuguese
candlenut árvore
Dill Vegetal
In Polish
Tung Molukański drzewo
Dill roślin
In Latin
Candlenut ligno
Planta ingratis voratrinis dispensatur
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Apiales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Apiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Season and Care of Candlenut and Dill
Season and care of Candlenut and Dill is important to know. While considering everything about Candlenut and Dill Care, growing season is an essential factor. Candlenut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Dill season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Candlenut is Loam, Sand and for Dill is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Candlenut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Dill is Neutral.
Candlenut and Dill Physical Information
Candlenut and Dill physical information is very important for comparison. Candlenut height is 1,370.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Dill height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Candlenut and Dill are as follows:
Candlenut flower color: White
Candlenut leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Gray
Dill flower color: Yellow and Chartreuse
- Dill leaf color: Light Green and Sea Green
Care of Candlenut and Dill
Care of Candlenut and Dill include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Candlenut pruning is done and Dill 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 Dill needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.