Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia
Eastern Africa
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Rocky Ridges, Shores of rivers or lakes, Tropical Climate, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
11-12
Sunset Zone
H2, 23, 24
H1, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
White
Purple, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Gray Green
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Slow
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires a lot of watering
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
-
Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Grey mold, Leaf spot, Mites, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
-
Bouquets, Cut Flowers, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Diarrhea, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Fever, Tooth ache
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Making Shampoo, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Used As Food
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
ALEURITES moluccanus
EXACUM affine
Common Name
Candleberry, Candlenut, Kukui
German Violet, Persian Violet
In Hindi
candlenut पेड़
persian violet
In German
Candlenut Baum
persian violet
In French
arbre Candlenut
persian violet
In Spanish
árbol candlenut
Violeta persa
In Greek
candlenut δέντρο
Περσικό Violet
In Portuguese
candlenut árvore
Violeta persa
In Polish
Tung Molukański drzewo
Persian Violet
In Latin
Candlenut ligno
hyacinthum Persarum
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Gentianales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Gentianaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Aleuritideae
Exaceae
Properties of Candlenut and Persian Violet
Wondering what are the properties of Candlenut and Persian Violet? We provide you with everything About Candlenut and Persian Violet. Candlenut doesn't have thorns and Persian Violet doesn't have thorns. Also Candlenut does not have fragrant flowers. Candlenut has allergic reactions like and Persian Violet 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 Violet and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Candlenut and Persian Violet
Season and care of Candlenut and Persian Violet is important to know. While considering everything about Candlenut and Persian Violet Care, growing season is an essential factor. Candlenut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Persian Violet season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Candlenut is Loam, Sand and for Persian Violet is Loam while the PH of soil for Candlenut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Persian Violet is Neutral.
Candlenut and Persian Violet Physical Information
Candlenut and Persian Violet physical information is very important for comparison. Candlenut height is 1,370.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Persian Violet height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Candlenut and Persian Violet are as follows:
Candlenut flower color: White
Candlenut leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Gray
Persian Violet flower color: Purple and Violet
- Persian Violet leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Candlenut and Persian Violet
Care of Candlenut and Persian Violet include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Candlenut pruning is done and Persian Violet pruning is done Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Candlenut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Persian Violet needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.