Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia
Southwestern United States, California
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Dry areas, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
4-9
Sunset Zone
H2, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Crimson
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
-
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
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, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, 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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
-
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Diarrhea, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Fever, Tooth ache
Burns, Snakebite, Stomach aliments
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Making Shampoo, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Used As Food
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ALEURITES moluccanus
PENSTEMON eatonii
Common Name
Candleberry, Candlenut, Kukui
Firecracker Penstemon
In Hindi
candlenut पेड़
Firecracker penstemon
In German
Candlenut Baum
Kracher penstemon
In French
arbre Candlenut
Firecracker penstemon
In Spanish
árbol candlenut
Penstemon del petardo
In Greek
candlenut δέντρο
πυροτέχνημα penstemon
In Portuguese
candlenut árvore
Penstemon do foguete
In Polish
Tung Molukański drzewo
petarda penstemon
In Latin
Candlenut ligno
Firecracker Persicaria
Order
Malpighiales
Lamiales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Genus
Aleurites
Penstemon
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Candlenut and Firecracker Penstemon
Wondering what are the properties of Candlenut and Firecracker Penstemon? We provide you with everything About Candlenut and Firecracker Penstemon. Candlenut doesn't have thorns and Firecracker Penstemon doesn't have thorns. Also Candlenut does not have fragrant flowers. Candlenut has allergic reactions like and Firecracker Penstemon 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 Firecracker Penstemon and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Candlenut and Firecracker Penstemon
Season and care of Candlenut and Firecracker Penstemon is important to know. While considering everything about Candlenut and Firecracker Penstemon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Candlenut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Firecracker Penstemon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Candlenut is Loam, Sand and for Firecracker Penstemon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Candlenut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Firecracker Penstemon is Neutral, Alkaline.
Candlenut and Firecracker Penstemon Physical Information
Candlenut and Firecracker Penstemon physical information is very important for comparison. Candlenut height is 1,370.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Firecracker Penstemon height is 61.00 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Candlenut and Firecracker Penstemon are as follows:
Candlenut flower color: White
Candlenut leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Gray
Firecracker Penstemon flower color: Crimson
- Firecracker Penstemon leaf color: Green
Care of Candlenut and Firecracker Penstemon
Care of Candlenut and Firecracker Penstemon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Candlenut pruning is done and Firecracker Penstemon pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Candlenut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Firecracker Penstemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.