Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia
South America, Argentina, Brazil
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
11-15
Sunset Zone
H2, 23, 24
16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Gray Green
Pink, Red
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
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, 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
Never Over-water
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
-
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
Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Diarrhea, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Fever, Tooth ache
Antioxidants, Indigestion, Oedema, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Making Shampoo, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Used As Food
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Container, Fruit, Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
ALEURITES moluccanus
CEREUS hildmannianus ssp. uruguayanus
Common Name
Candleberry, Candlenut, Kukui
Peruvian Apple Cactus
In Hindi
candlenut पेड़
Peruvian Apple cactus
In German
Candlenut Baum
Peruanische Apple-Kaktus
In French
arbre Candlenut
Péruvienne d'Apple Cactus
In Spanish
árbol candlenut
Peruana de Apple Cactus
In Greek
candlenut δέντρο
Του Περού μήλο κάκτος
In Portuguese
candlenut árvore
Cactus a Apple peruana
In Polish
Tung Molukański drzewo
Peruwiański Jabłko Cactus
In Latin
Candlenut ligno
Apple Peruviani Cactus
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Caryophyllidae
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Cactaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Aleuritideae
Cereeae
Subfamily
Crotonoideae
Cactoideae
Properties of Candlenut and Peruvian Apple Cactus
Wondering what are the properties of Candlenut and Peruvian Apple Cactus? We provide you with everything About Candlenut and Peruvian Apple Cactus. Candlenut doesn't have thorns and Peruvian Apple Cactus doesn't have thorns. Also Candlenut does not have fragrant flowers. Candlenut has allergic reactions like and Peruvian Apple Cactus 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 Peruvian Apple Cactus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Candlenut and Peruvian Apple Cactus
Season and care of Candlenut and Peruvian Apple Cactus is important to know. While considering everything about Candlenut and Peruvian Apple Cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Candlenut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Peruvian Apple Cactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Candlenut is Loam, Sand and for Peruvian Apple Cactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Candlenut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Peruvian Apple Cactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Candlenut and Peruvian Apple Cactus Physical Information
Candlenut and Peruvian Apple Cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Candlenut height is 1,370.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Peruvian Apple Cactus height is 300.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Candlenut and Peruvian Apple Cactus are as follows:
Candlenut flower color: White
Candlenut leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Gray
Peruvian Apple Cactus flower color: White and Yellow
- Peruvian Apple Cactus leaf color: Green
Care of Candlenut and Peruvian Apple Cactus
Care of Candlenut and Peruvian Apple Cactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Candlenut pruning is done and Peruvian Apple Cactus 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 Peruvian Apple Cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.