Life Span
Perennial
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
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
gardens, Hillside, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
-9999
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
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
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
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
-
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
-
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
From Rhizomes, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
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
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
-
Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial Diseases, Fungal Diseases, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
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
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
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
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Liliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Asparagales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Aleuritideae
Irideae
Subfamily
Crotonoideae
Iridoideae
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.