Candlenut

Pelargonium

About Candlenut and Pelargonium

Candlenut

Pelargonium

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Annual

Type

Tree

Tender Perennial

Origin

Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia

Types

Zonal Geranium, Ivy Geranium, Regal Geranium, Scented Geranium

Number of Varieties

-20

0 40000

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Habitat

Subtropical climates, Tropical regions

All sorts of environments

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-1210-15

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-9

Sunset Zone

H2, 23, 24

8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

1,370.00 cm25.40 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

1,520.00 cm30.50 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White

Hot Pink, Coral

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Light Green, Gray Green

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

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate

Acicular

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Very Fast

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Wet Site, Drought, Salt

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Leaf Cutting, Root Division, Seedlings, Stem Cutting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires a lot of watering

Do not water excessively

In Summer

Lots of watering

Moderate

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Prune regularly, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Red blotch, Whiteflies

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Heat And Humidity

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Semi-Double

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds, Butterflies

Allergy

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Moisturizing, Skin cleanser

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Insect Repellent

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

constipation, Diarrhea, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Fever, Tooth ache

Fever, Intestinal irritations, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Wounds

Part of Plant Used

Fruits, Seeds

Flowers

Other Uses

Making Shampoo, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Used As Food

Cosmetics, Culinary use, Making Perfumes, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Showy Purposes, Used as a nutritious food item

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical

Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

ALEURITES moluccanus

PELARGONIUM 'Balgalpipn'

Common Name

Candleberry, Candlenut, Kukui

Hybrid Ivy-leaved Geranium, Zonal Geranium

In Hindi

candlenut पेड़

Pelargonium

In German

Candlenut Baum

Pelargonium

In French

arbre Candlenut

Pelargonium

In Spanish

árbol candlenut

Pelargonium

In Greek

candlenut δέντρο

Pelargonium

In Portuguese

candlenut árvore

pelargônio

In Polish

Tung Molukański drzewo

Pelargonium

In Latin

Candlenut ligno

Pelargonium

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Spermatophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Dicotyledonae

Magnoliopsida

Order

Malpighiales

Geraniales

Family

Euphorbiaceae

Geraniaceae

Genus

Aleurites

Pelargonium

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Aleuritideae

Subfamily

Crotonoideae

Number of Species

600200

1 27800

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Properties of Candlenut and Pelargonium

Wondering what are the properties of Candlenut and Pelargonium? We provide you with everything About Candlenut and Pelargonium. Candlenut doesn't have thorns and Pelargonium doesn't have thorns. Also Candlenut does not have fragrant flowers. Candlenut has allergic reactions like and Pelargonium 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 Pelargonium and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Candlenut and Pelargonium

Season and care of Candlenut and Pelargonium is important to know. While considering everything about Candlenut and Pelargonium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Candlenut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pelargonium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Candlenut is Loam, Sand and for Pelargonium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Candlenut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pelargonium is Neutral.

Candlenut and Pelargonium Physical Information

Candlenut and Pelargonium physical information is very important for comparison. Candlenut height is 1,370.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Pelargonium height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Candlenut and Pelargonium are as follows:

Candlenut flower color: White
Candlenut leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Gray
Pelargonium flower color: Hot Pink and Coral
Pelargonium leaf color: Green

Care of Candlenut and Pelargonium

Care of Candlenut and Pelargonium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Candlenut pruning is done and Pelargonium pruning is done Prune regularly, 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 Pelargonium needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.