Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia
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Types
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Beaumont, Maroochy
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
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USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
10-12
Sunset Zone
H2, 23, 24
H1, H2, 9, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Gray Green
Green, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Dark Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Green, Copper
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Very Slow
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
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires a lot of watering
Requires regular watering
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
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Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Anthracnose, fungus, Mites, Scale, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
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Allergy
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breathing problems, cramps, Diarrhea, Itchiness, Itchy eyes, Mouth itching, Nausea, Throat itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
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Showy Purposes
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
Whole plant
Other Uses
Making Shampoo, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Used As Food
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
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
MACADAMIA 'Beaumont'
Common Name
Candleberry, Candlenut, Kukui
Macadamia
In Hindi
candlenut पेड़
Macadamia
In German
Candlenut Baum
Macadamia
In French
arbre Candlenut
Macadamia
In Spanish
árbol candlenut
Macadamia
In Greek
candlenut δέντρο
Macadamia
In Portuguese
candlenut árvore
Macadamia
In Polish
Tung Molukański drzewo
Macadamia
In Latin
Candlenut ligno
Macadamia
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Proteales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Proteaceae
Genus
Aleurites
Macadamia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Season and Care of Candlenut and Macadamia
Season and care of Candlenut and Macadamia is important to know. While considering everything about Candlenut and Macadamia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Candlenut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Macadamia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Candlenut is Loam, Sand and for Macadamia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Candlenut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Macadamia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Candlenut and Macadamia Physical Information
Candlenut and Macadamia physical information is very important for comparison. Candlenut height is 1,370.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Macadamia height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Candlenut and Macadamia are as follows:
Candlenut flower color: White
Candlenut leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Gray
Macadamia flower color: Pink and Light Pink
- Macadamia leaf color: Dark Green and Copper
Care of Candlenut and Macadamia
Care of Candlenut and Macadamia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Candlenut pruning is done and Macadamia pruning is done Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Candlenut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Macadamia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.