Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia
Southern Asia, India, China
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Humid climates, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
8-10
Sunset Zone
H2, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Gray Green
Gold, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Red, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison, Seedlings
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
In Summer
Lots of watering
Less Watering
In Spring
Moderate
Adequately
In Winter
Average Water
Ample Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, 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
-
Don't prune in winter, No pruning needed in the early stages
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize three times a year, very little fertilizers at a time
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Caterpillars, Scale, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Beauty Benefits
-
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
-
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Diarrhea, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Fever, Tooth ache
Heart problems, Skin Disorders, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Making Shampoo, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Used As Food
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
ALEURITES moluccanus
DIMOCARPUS longan
Common Name
Candleberry, Candlenut, Kukui
Longan
In Hindi
candlenut पेड़
Longan
In German
Candlenut Baum
Longan
In French
arbre Candlenut
longane
In Spanish
árbol candlenut
Longan
In Greek
candlenut δέντρο
Longan
In Portuguese
candlenut árvore
Longan
In Polish
Tung Molukański drzewo
Longan
In Latin
Candlenut ligno
Longan
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Sapindales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Sapindaceae
Genus
Aleurites
Dimocarpus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Candlenut and Longan
Wondering what are the properties of Candlenut and Longan? We provide you with everything About Candlenut and Longan. Candlenut doesn't have thorns and Longan doesn't have thorns. Also Candlenut does not have fragrant flowers. Candlenut has allergic reactions like and Longan 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 Longan and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Candlenut and Longan
Season and care of Candlenut and Longan is important to know. While considering everything about Candlenut and Longan Care, growing season is an essential factor. Candlenut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Longan season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Candlenut is Loam, Sand and for Longan is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Candlenut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Longan is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Candlenut and Longan Physical Information
Candlenut and Longan physical information is very important for comparison. Candlenut height is 1,370.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Longan height is 910.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Candlenut and Longan are as follows:
Candlenut flower color: White
Candlenut leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Gray
Longan flower color: White and Ivory
- Longan leaf color: Red, Green and Dark Green
Care of Candlenut and Longan
Care of Candlenut and Longan include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Candlenut pruning is done and Longan pruning is done Don't prune in winter and No pruning needed in the early stages. In summer Candlenut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Longan needs Less Watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water.