Candlenut

Epidendrum

About Candlenut and Epidendrum

Candlenut

Epidendrum

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Epiphyte

Origin

Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia

Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America, Brazil

Types

Diothonea, Auliza

Number of Varieties

-1000

0 40000

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Habitat

Subtropical climates, Tropical regions

Forests, Subtropical climates, Terrestrial, Tropical regions, Wet lands

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-1211-15

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-9

Sunset Zone

H2, 23, 24

H1, H2

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

1,370.00 cm15.20 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

1,520.00 cm20.30 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White

White, Light Green, Ivory

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Light Green, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Gray Green, Gray

Green, Light Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Gray Green, Gray

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Gray Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green

Green, Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate

Linear

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Very Fast

Slow

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Indeterminate

Early Spring, Fall, Winter, Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Wet Site, Drought, Salt

Cold climate, Humidity

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Divison, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires a lot of watering

Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

Ample Water

In Winter

Average Water

Ample Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, light feeding and water solubles, Water soluble fertilizers

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Aphids, Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Rust, Spider mites, Viruses, Whiteflies

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Cold climate, Humidity

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

✔ ✘

Foliage Texture

Medium

Coarse

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

✔ ✘

Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds, Butterflies

Bees, Insects, Mealybugs, Spider Mites

Allergy

Asthma

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

constipation, Diarrhea, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Fever, Tooth ache

Part of Plant Used

Fruits, Seeds

Flowers

Other Uses

Making Shampoo, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Used As Food

Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical

Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

ALEURITES moluccanus

EPIDENDRUM ciliare

Common Name

Candleberry, Candlenut, Kukui

Epidendrum, Fringed Star Orchid

In Hindi

candlenut पेड़

Epidendrum

In German

Candlenut Baum

Epidendrum

In French

arbre Candlenut

Epidendrum

In Spanish

árbol candlenut

Epidendrum

In Greek

candlenut δέντρο

Epidendrum

In Portuguese

candlenut árvore

Epidendrum

In Polish

Tung Molukański drzewo

Epidendrum

In Latin

Candlenut ligno

Epidendrum

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Spermatophyta

Tracheophyta

Class

Dicotyledonae

Order

Malpighiales

Asparagales

Family

Euphorbiaceae

Orchidaceae

Genus

Aleurites

Coilostylis

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Monocots

Tribe

Aleuritideae

Epidendreae

Subfamily

Crotonoideae

Epidendroideae

Number of Species

6001500

1 27800

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Properties of Candlenut and Epidendrum

Wondering what are the properties of Candlenut and Epidendrum? We provide you with everything About Candlenut and Epidendrum. Candlenut doesn't have thorns and Epidendrum doesn't have thorns. Also Candlenut does not have fragrant flowers. Candlenut has allergic reactions like and Epidendrum 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 Epidendrum and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Candlenut and Epidendrum

Season and care of Candlenut and Epidendrum is important to know. While considering everything about Candlenut and Epidendrum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Candlenut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Epidendrum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Candlenut is Loam, Sand and for Epidendrum is while the PH of soil for Candlenut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Epidendrum is Acidic, Neutral.

Candlenut and Epidendrum Physical Information

Candlenut and Epidendrum physical information is very important for comparison. Candlenut height is 1,370.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Epidendrum height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Candlenut and Epidendrum are as follows:

Candlenut flower color: White
Candlenut leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Gray
Epidendrum flower color: White, Light Green and Ivory
Epidendrum leaf color: Green, Light Green and Dark Green

Care of Candlenut and Epidendrum

Care of Candlenut and Epidendrum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Candlenut pruning is done and Epidendrum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Candlenut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Epidendrum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water.