Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia
Asia, Europe
Types
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Blue & Purple Rain viola, Bowles' Black pansy, Fizzy Lemonberry pansy, Karma Yellow pansy
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Fields, gardens, meadows, rocky outcrops, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
4-8
Sunset Zone
H2, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
White
Blue, Orange, Pink, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Gray Green
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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
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Rich, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Fall, Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
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
It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Rich, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
-
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Crown rot, Downy mildew, Gray mold, Mosaic viruses, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Slugs, Snails, Spot anthracnose
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
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Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Diarrhea, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Fever, Tooth ache
Asthma, epilepsy, Heart problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Making Shampoo, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Used As Food
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Feature Plant, Foundation
Botanical Name
ALEURITES moluccanus
Viola tricolor var. hortensis
Common Name
Candleberry, Candlenut, Kukui
Pansy
In Hindi
candlenut पेड़
स्रीवत
In German
Candlenut Baum
Stiefmütterchen
In French
arbre Candlenut
Pensée
In Spanish
árbol candlenut
Pensamiento
In Greek
candlenut δέντρο
πανσές
In Portuguese
candlenut árvore
amor-perfeito
In Polish
Tung Molukański drzewo
Bratek
In Latin
Candlenut ligno
Cinaede fill
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Malpighiales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Violaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Candlenut and Pansy
Season and care of Candlenut and Pansy is important to know. While considering everything about Candlenut and Pansy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Candlenut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pansy season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Candlenut is Loam, Sand and for Pansy is Rich, Well drained while the PH of soil for Candlenut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pansy is Acidic.
Candlenut and Pansy Physical Information
Candlenut and Pansy physical information is very important for comparison. Candlenut height is 1,370.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Pansy height is 1.50 cm and width 0.75 cm. The color specification of Candlenut and Pansy are as follows:
Candlenut flower color: White
Candlenut leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Gray
Pansy flower color: Blue, Orange, Pink, Red and White
- Pansy leaf color: Green
Care of Candlenut and Pansy
Care of Candlenut and Pansy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Candlenut pruning is done and Pansy pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots and Remove deadheads. In summer Candlenut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pansy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.