Candlenut

Persian Lime

About Candlenut and Persian Lime

Candlenut

Persian Lime

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Fruit

Origin

Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia

Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia

Types

Shiraz Limoo,Tahiti lime , Bearss lime

Number of Varieties

-10

0 40000

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Habitat

Subtropical climates, Tropical regions

Warm soil, Warmer regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-129-11

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-9

Sunset Zone

H2, 23, 24

H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

1,370.00 cm460.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

1,520.00 cm460.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White

White, Purple

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Light Green, Gray Green

Yellow, Green

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Gray Green, Gray

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Gray Green, Gray

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Gray Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate

Lance shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Very Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

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

Grafting, Layering

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

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

Do Not over Water

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Mites

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

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

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds, Butterflies

Allergy

Skin rash

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

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

Antibacterial, Astringent, Carminative, Refrigerant

Part of Plant Used

Fruits, Seeds

Fruits

Other Uses

Making Shampoo, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Used As Food

Cleanser, Repellent

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

Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

ALEURITES moluccanus

CITRUS latifolia

Common Name

Candleberry, Candlenut, Kukui

Persian Lime

In Hindi

candlenut पेड़

Persian lime

In German

Candlenut Baum

Gewöhnliche Limette

In French

arbre Candlenut

Citrus × latifolia

In Spanish

árbol candlenut

Citrus latifolia

In Greek

candlenut δέντρο

Persian lime

In Portuguese

candlenut árvore

Citrus × latifolia

In Polish

Tung Molukański drzewo

Persian lime

In Latin

Candlenut ligno

Persian lime

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Spermatophyta

Vascular plant

Class

Dicotyledonae

Magnoliopsida

Order

Malpighiales

Sapindales

Family

Euphorbiaceae

Rutaceae

Genus

Aleurites

Citrus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Aleuritideae

Subfamily

Crotonoideae

Number of Species

60045

1 27800

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Properties of Candlenut and Persian Lime

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

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Season and Care of Candlenut and Persian Lime

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

Candlenut and Persian Lime Physical Information

Candlenut and Persian Lime physical information is very important for comparison. Candlenut height is 1,370.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Persian Lime height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Candlenut and Persian Lime are as follows:

Candlenut flower color: White
Candlenut leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Gray
Persian Lime flower color: White and Purple
Persian Lime leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Candlenut and Persian Lime

Care of Candlenut and Persian Lime include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Candlenut pruning is done and Persian Lime 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 Persian Lime needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.