Candlenut

Indian Grass

About Candlenut and Indian Grass

Candlenut

Indian Grass

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Grass

Origin

Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia

North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada, Mexico

Types

Sorghastrum nutans

Number of Varieties

-3

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Habitat

Subtropical climates, Tropical regions

Grassland, low mountains, Semi desert, Woodlands

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-124-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-9

9 - 1

Sunset Zone

H2, 23, 24

7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

1,370.00 cm90.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

1,520.00 cm45.70 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Light Green, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Gray Green, Gray

Light Green, Blue Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Gray Green, Gray

Light Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Gray Green

Blue Green, Burgundy, Copper

Leaf Color in Winter

Green

Tan

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate

Linear

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Very Fast

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Indeterminate

Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Wet Site, Drought, Salt

Drought, Salt

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

Average Water Needs

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Requires very little pruning

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

No fertilizers needed

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Insects

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Drought and Salt

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

✔ ✘

Fragrant Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

✔ ✘

Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

✔ ✘

Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds, Butterflies

Birds

Allergy

Skin irritation

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

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

Whole plant

Other Uses

Making Shampoo, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Used As Food

Used as Ornamental plant

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

Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Wildflower

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

ALEURITES moluccanus

SORGHASTRUM nutans

Common Name

Candleberry, Candlenut, Kukui

Indian Grass

In Hindi

candlenut पेड़

भारतीय घास

In German

Candlenut Baum

Indian Grass

In French

arbre Candlenut

Herbe indienne

In Spanish

árbol candlenut

Hierba india

In Greek

candlenut δέντρο

Ινδικό Grass

In Portuguese

candlenut árvore

grama indianas

In Polish

Tung Molukański drzewo

Indyjski Trawa

In Latin

Candlenut ligno

Indian Grass

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Spermatophyta

Tracheophyta

Class

Dicotyledonae

Liliopsida

Order

Malpighiales

Poales

Family

Euphorbiaceae

Poaceae

Genus

Aleurites

Sorghastrum

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots

Tribe

Aleuritideae

Subfamily

Crotonoideae

Number of Species

6009

1 27800

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Properties of Candlenut and Indian Grass

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

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Season and Care of Candlenut and Indian Grass

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

Candlenut and Indian Grass Physical Information

Candlenut and Indian Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Candlenut height is 1,370.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Indian Grass height is 90.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Candlenut and Indian Grass are as follows:

Candlenut flower color: White
Candlenut leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Gray
Indian Grass flower color:
Indian Grass leaf color: Light Green and Blue Green

Care of Candlenut and Indian Grass

Care of Candlenut and Indian Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Candlenut pruning is done and Indian Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Requires very little pruning. In summer Candlenut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Indian Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.