Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia
-
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Humid climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
9-12
Sunset Zone
H2, 23, 24
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Gray Green
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Green, Purple, Light Green, Burgundy, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Green, Purple, Light Green, Burgundy, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green, Purple, Light Green, Burgundy, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires a lot of watering
Requires watering in the growing season
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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
-
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
-
Allergy
-
Mouth itching, Throat itching, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
-
Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Indoor Air Purification, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Diarrhea, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Fever, Tooth ache
Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Rhizomes
Other Uses
Making Shampoo, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Used As Food
Leaves used for wrapping food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Container, Groundcover, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
ALEURITES moluccanus
HOMALOMENA Wallisii
Common Name
Candleberry, Candlenut, Kukui
Homalomena
In Hindi
candlenut पेड़
Homalomena
In German
Candlenut Baum
Homalomena
In French
arbre Candlenut
Homalomena
In Spanish
árbol candlenut
Homalomena
In Greek
candlenut δέντρο
Homalomena
In Portuguese
candlenut árvore
homalomena
In Polish
Tung Molukański drzewo
Homalomena
In Latin
Candlenut ligno
Homalomena
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Liliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Arales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Araceae
Genus
Aleurites
Homalomena
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Candlenut and Homalomena
Season and care of Candlenut and Homalomena is important to know. While considering everything about Candlenut and Homalomena Care, growing season is an essential factor. Candlenut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Homalomena season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Candlenut is Loam, Sand and for Homalomena is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Candlenut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Homalomena is Acidic, Neutral.
Candlenut and Homalomena Physical Information
Candlenut and Homalomena physical information is very important for comparison. Candlenut height is 1,370.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Homalomena height is 35.60 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Candlenut and Homalomena are as follows:
Candlenut flower color: White
Candlenut leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Gray
Homalomena flower color: Yellow green
- Homalomena leaf color: Green, Purple, Light Green, Burgundy and Silver
Care of Candlenut and Homalomena
Care of Candlenut and Homalomena include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Candlenut pruning is done and Homalomena pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Homalomena needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.