Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia
United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Forest edges, Forest margins, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
3-7
Sunset Zone
H2, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
Light Yellow, Yellow green, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Gray Green
Tan, Sienna
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Orange, Tan
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Not Available
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
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed
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
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Diarrhea, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Fever, Tooth ache
Asthma, Cough, Intestinal irritations, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Making Shampoo, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Used As Food
Culinary use
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
ALEURITES moluccanus
AESCULUS glabra
Common Name
Candleberry, Candlenut, Kukui
Ohio Buckeye
In Hindi
candlenut पेड़
ओहियो बकेये
In German
Candlenut Baum
Ohio buckeye
In French
arbre Candlenut
marronnier de l'Ohio
In Spanish
árbol candlenut
Ohio castaño de indias
In Greek
candlenut δέντρο
Οχάιο Buckeye
In Portuguese
candlenut árvore
Ohio Buckeye
In Polish
Tung Molukański drzewo
Ohio kasztan
In Latin
Candlenut ligno
Ohio buckeye
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Sapindales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Hippocastanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Aleuritideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Crotonoideae
Hippocastanoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Candlenut and Ohio Buckeye
Wondering what are the properties of Candlenut and Ohio Buckeye? We provide you with everything About Candlenut and Ohio Buckeye. Candlenut doesn't have thorns and Ohio Buckeye doesn't have thorns. Also Candlenut does not have fragrant flowers. Candlenut has allergic reactions like Not Available and Ohio Buckeye has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Ohio Buckeye and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Candlenut and Ohio Buckeye
Season and care of Candlenut and Ohio Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Candlenut and Ohio Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Candlenut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Ohio Buckeye season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Candlenut is Loam, Sand and for Ohio Buckeye is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Candlenut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Ohio Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral.
Candlenut and Ohio Buckeye Physical Information
Candlenut and Ohio Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Candlenut height is 1,370.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Ohio Buckeye height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Candlenut and Ohio Buckeye are as follows:
Candlenut flower color: White
Candlenut leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Gray
Ohio Buckeye flower color: Light Yellow, Yellow green and Ivory
- Ohio Buckeye leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Candlenut and Ohio Buckeye
Care of Candlenut and Ohio Buckeye include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Candlenut pruning is done No pruning needed and Ohio Buckeye 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 Ohio Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.