Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia
Caribbean, Central America, South America, Brazil
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Subtropical climates, subtropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
10-15
Sunset Zone
H2, 23, 24
H1, H2
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Ivory, Gray
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Gray Green
Magenta, Violet
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Wet Site, Drought
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
Does not require 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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Diarrhea, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Fever, Tooth ache
-
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Wood
Other Uses
Making Shampoo, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Used As Food
Used for woodware, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
ALEURITES moluccanus
TRIPLARIS americana
Common Name
Candleberry, Candlenut, Kukui
Ant Stick, Macaw, St. Mary's Stick
In Hindi
candlenut पेड़
Macaw
In German
Candlenut Baum
Ara
In French
arbre Candlenut
ara
In Spanish
árbol candlenut
guacamayo
In Greek
candlenut δέντρο
μακώ
In Portuguese
candlenut árvore
arara
In Polish
Tung Molukański drzewo
ara
In Latin
Candlenut ligno
Ara
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Caryophyllales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Polygonaceae
Genus
Aleurites
Triplaris
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Properties of Candlenut and Macaw
Wondering what are the properties of Candlenut and Macaw? We provide you with everything About Candlenut and Macaw. Candlenut doesn't have thorns and Macaw doesn't have thorns. Also Candlenut does not have fragrant flowers. Candlenut has allergic reactions like and Macaw 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 Macaw and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Candlenut and Macaw
Season and care of Candlenut and Macaw is important to know. While considering everything about Candlenut and Macaw Care, growing season is an essential factor. Candlenut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Macaw season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Candlenut is Loam, Sand and for Macaw is Loam while the PH of soil for Candlenut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Macaw is Acidic, Neutral.
Candlenut and Macaw Physical Information
Candlenut and Macaw physical information is very important for comparison. Candlenut height is 1,370.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Macaw height is 1,220.00 cm and width 550.00 cm. The color specification of Candlenut and Macaw are as follows:
Candlenut flower color: White
Candlenut leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Gray
Macaw flower color: Ivory and Gray
- Macaw leaf color: Green
Care of Candlenut and Macaw
Care of Candlenut and Macaw include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Candlenut pruning is done and Macaw 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 Macaw needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.