Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia
World/Pandemic
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Grassland, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
7-11
Sunset Zone
H2, 23, 24
H1, H2, 16, 17, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
White
Green, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
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
-
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Bulbs, Divison, Rhizome division, Tubers
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires a lot of watering
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, 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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
can go long without fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects
Allergy
-
Itchiness, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Bog Garden, 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
-
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
-
Other Uses
Making Shampoo, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Used As Food
Container, Decoration Purposes, Florist trade and landscaping, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Bog Garden, Container, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
ALEURITES moluccanus
Cyperus papyrus
Common Name
Candleberry, Candlenut, Kukui
Dwarf papyrus, Miniature papyrus
In Hindi
candlenut पेड़
dwarf papyrus
In German
Candlenut Baum
Zwerg Papyrus
In French
arbre Candlenut
papyrus nain
In Spanish
árbol candlenut
papiro enano
In Greek
candlenut δέντρο
νάνος πάπυρο
In Portuguese
candlenut árvore
papiro anão
In Polish
Tung Molukański drzewo
krasnolud papirus
In Latin
Candlenut ligno
P. papyrus
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Poales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Cyperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Candlenut and Dwarf Papyrus
Season and care of Candlenut and Dwarf Papyrus is important to know. While considering everything about Candlenut and Dwarf Papyrus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Candlenut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Dwarf Papyrus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Candlenut is Loam, Sand and for Dwarf Papyrus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Candlenut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Dwarf Papyrus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Candlenut and Dwarf Papyrus Physical Information
Candlenut and Dwarf Papyrus physical information is very important for comparison. Candlenut height is 1,370.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Dwarf Papyrus height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Candlenut and Dwarf Papyrus are as follows:
Candlenut flower color: White
Candlenut leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Gray
Dwarf Papyrus flower color: Green and Brown
- Dwarf Papyrus leaf color: Green
Care of Candlenut and Dwarf Papyrus
Care of Candlenut and Dwarf Papyrus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Candlenut pruning is done and Dwarf Papyrus pruning is done . In summer Candlenut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Dwarf Papyrus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.