Candlenut

Iris

About Candlenut and Iris

Candlenut

Iris

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Perennial

Origin

Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia

World, Pandemic, North America, Europe, Africa, Asia

Types

Alizes Bumblebee Deelite Maui Moonlight Langport Wren Sarah Taylor Titan's Glory Thornbird Jane Phillips Orinoco Flow

Number of Varieties

-10

0 40000

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Habitat

Subtropical climates, Tropical regions

gardens, Hillside, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, Wet forest

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-12-9999

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-9

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 cm70.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

1,520.00 cm10.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White

White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Coral, Peach, Burgundy, Lavender, Plum, Orange Red, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Chocolate, Black

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Light Green, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Gray Green, Gray

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Gray Green, Gray

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate

Long Linear

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Very Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Wet Site, Drought, Salt

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

From Rhizomes, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

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

Does not require lot of watering, Keep ground moist, Water when soil is dry

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

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires very little pruning

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Bacterial Diseases, Fungal Diseases, Viruses

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

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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

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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

Bees, Butterflies

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, Leaves, Rhizomes, Root

Other Uses

Making Shampoo, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Used As Food

Making Perfumes, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as a sedative, Used as essential oil

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, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

ALEURITES moluccanus

IRIS

Common Name

Candleberry, Candlenut, Kukui

Iris

In Hindi

candlenut पेड़

Iris

In German

Candlenut Baum

Iris

In French

arbre Candlenut

Iris

In Spanish

árbol candlenut

Iris

In Greek

candlenut δέντρο

Ίρις

In Portuguese

candlenut árvore

Íris

In Polish

Tung Molukański drzewo

Irys

In Latin

Candlenut ligno

Iris

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Spermatophyta

Tracheophyta

Class

Dicotyledonae

Liliopsida

Order

Malpighiales

Asparagales

Family

Euphorbiaceae

Iridaceae

Genus

Aleurites

Iris

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Monocots

Tribe

Aleuritideae

Irideae

Subfamily

Crotonoideae

Iridoideae

Number of Species

600300

1 27800

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Properties of Candlenut and Iris

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

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Season and Care of Candlenut and Iris

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

Candlenut and Iris Physical Information

Candlenut and Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Candlenut height is 1,370.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Iris height is 70.00 cm and width 10.00 cm. The color specification of Candlenut and Iris are as follows:

Candlenut flower color: White
Candlenut leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Gray
Iris flower color: White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Coral, Peach, Burgundy, Lavender, Plum, Orange Red, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Chocolate and Black
Iris leaf color:

Care of Candlenut and Iris

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