Type
Tree
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Desert, Dry areas, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
9-12
Sunset Zone
H2, 23, 24
10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Hot Pink, Rose, Bronze
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Light Green, Gray Green
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
-
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Slow
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Leaf Cutting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires a lot of watering
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
-
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions, Heat Tolerance, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Borders, Decorating walls
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Diarrhea, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Fever, Tooth ache
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Stem
Other Uses
Making Shampoo, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Used As Food
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ALEURITES moluccanus
CYLINDROPUNTIA fulgida
Common Name
Candleberry, Candlenut, Kukui
hanging chain cholla
In Hindi
candlenut पेड़
jumping cholla
In German
Candlenut Baum
jumping cholla
In French
arbre Candlenut
jumping cholla
In Spanish
árbol candlenut
jumping cholla
In Greek
candlenut δέντρο
jumping cholla
In Portuguese
candlenut árvore
jumping cholla
In Polish
Tung Molukański drzewo
jumping cholla
In Latin
Candlenut ligno
jumping cholla
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Caryophyllales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Aleurites
Cylindropuntia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Properties of Candlenut and Jumping Cholla
Wondering what are the properties of Candlenut and Jumping Cholla? We provide you with everything About Candlenut and Jumping Cholla. Candlenut doesn't have thorns and Jumping Cholla doesn't have thorns. Also Candlenut does not have fragrant flowers. Candlenut has allergic reactions like and Jumping Cholla 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 Jumping Cholla and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Candlenut and Jumping Cholla
Season and care of Candlenut and Jumping Cholla is important to know. While considering everything about Candlenut and Jumping Cholla Care, growing season is an essential factor. Candlenut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Jumping Cholla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Candlenut is Loam, Sand and for Jumping Cholla is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Candlenut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Jumping Cholla is Neutral, Alkaline.
Candlenut and Jumping Cholla Physical Information
Candlenut and Jumping Cholla physical information is very important for comparison. Candlenut height is 1,370.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Jumping Cholla height is 120.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Candlenut and Jumping Cholla are as follows:
Candlenut flower color: White
Candlenut leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Gray
Jumping Cholla flower color: Hot Pink, Rose and Bronze
- Jumping Cholla leaf color:
Care of Candlenut and Jumping Cholla
Care of Candlenut and Jumping Cholla include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Candlenut pruning is done and Jumping Cholla 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 Jumping Cholla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.