Candlenut

Gomphrena

About Candlenut and Gomphrena

Candlenut

Gomphrena

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Annual

Type

Tree

Tender Perennial

Origin

Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia

Central America

Types

Woodcreek Mixed, Buddy Series, Full Series Mixed

Number of Varieties

-3

0 40000

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Habitat

Subtropical climates, Tropical regions

Terrestrial

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-129-12

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-9

12 - 1

Sunset Zone

H2, 23, 24

A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

1,370.00 cm30.40 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

1,520.00 cm30.50 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White

White, Purple, Pink, Magenta

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

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate

Narrow oblong to elliptic

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Very Fast

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Indeterminate

Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Wet Site, Drought, Salt

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

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

Do Not over Water, Provide sufficient water to saturate the root zone

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

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

14-14-14 Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Fungal leaf spots, Gray mold

Plant Tolerance

Drought

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

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds, Butterflies

Butterflies

Allergy

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Borders, 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

Antiasthamatic, Antitussive

Part of Plant Used

Fruits, Seeds

Flowers

Other Uses

Making Shampoo, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Used As Food

Used in long-lasting leis, Used in making tea

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

Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Mixed Border, Wildflower

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

ALEURITES moluccanus

GOMPHRENA globosa

Common Name

Candleberry, Candlenut, Kukui

Globe Amaranth, Globe Flower, Gomphrena

In Hindi

candlenut पेड़

Gomphrena

In German

Candlenut Baum

Gomphrena

In French

arbre Candlenut

Gomphrena

In Spanish

árbol candlenut

Gomphrena

In Greek

candlenut δέντρο

Gomphrena

In Portuguese

candlenut árvore

Gomphrena

In Polish

Tung Molukański drzewo

Gomphrena

In Latin

Candlenut ligno

Gomphrena

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Spermatophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Dicotyledonae

Magnoliopsida

Order

Malpighiales

Caryophyllales

Family

Euphorbiaceae

Amaranthaceae

Genus

Aleurites

Gomphrena

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots

Tribe

Aleuritideae

Subfamily

Crotonoideae

Gomphrenoideae

Number of Species

60090

1 27800

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Properties of Candlenut and Gomphrena

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

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Season and Care of Candlenut and Gomphrena

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

Candlenut and Gomphrena Physical Information

Candlenut and Gomphrena physical information is very important for comparison. Candlenut height is 1,370.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Gomphrena height is 30.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Candlenut and Gomphrena are as follows:

Candlenut flower color: White
Candlenut leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Gray
Gomphrena flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Magenta
Gomphrena leaf color: Green

Care of Candlenut and Gomphrena

Care of Candlenut and Gomphrena include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Candlenut pruning is done and Gomphrena 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 Gomphrena needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.