Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia
Melanesia, Australia
Types
-
Umbrella plant
Amate
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Tropical regions, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
10-15
Sunset Zone
H2, 23, 24
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Red, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Gray Green
Red, Purple
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Red, Purple
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires a lot of watering
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water occasionally
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Diarrhea, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Fever, Tooth ache
Arthritis, Asthma, Headache, Rheumatoid arthritis, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Root
Other Uses
Making Shampoo, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Used As Food
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
ALEURITES moluccanus
SCHEFFLERA actinophylla
Common Name
Candleberry, Candlenut, Kukui
Octopus Tree
In Hindi
candlenut पेड़
ऑक्टोपस पेड़
In German
Candlenut Baum
Octopus tree
In French
arbre Candlenut
arbre Octopus
In Spanish
árbol candlenut
árbol pulpo
In Greek
candlenut δέντρο
χταπόδι δέντρο
In Portuguese
candlenut árvore
Octopus árvore
In Polish
Tung Molukański drzewo
Ośmiornica drzewo
In Latin
Candlenut ligno
polypus ligno
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Apiales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Araliaceae
Genus
Aleurites
Schefflera
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Crotonoideae
Aralioideae
Season and Care of Candlenut and Octopus Tree
Season and care of Candlenut and Octopus Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Candlenut and Octopus Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Candlenut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Octopus Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Candlenut is Loam, Sand and for Octopus Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Candlenut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Octopus Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Candlenut and Octopus Tree Physical Information
Candlenut and Octopus Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Candlenut height is 1,370.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Octopus Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Candlenut and Octopus Tree are as follows:
Candlenut flower color: White
Candlenut leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Gray
Octopus Tree flower color: Red and Pink
- Octopus Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Candlenut and Octopus Tree
Care of Candlenut and Octopus Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Candlenut pruning is done and Octopus Tree 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 Octopus Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.