Candlenut

Pineapple

About Candlenut and Pineapple

Candlenut

Pineapple

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Biennial

Type

Tree

Tender Perennial

Origin

Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia

South America

Types

Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold

Number of Varieties

-1

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Habitat

Subtropical climates, Tropical regions

Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-1211-15

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AHS Heat Zone

12-9

12-1

Sunset Zone

H2, 23, 24

H1, H2, 24

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Rosette/Stemless

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

1,370.00 cm152.40 cm

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Minimum Width

1,520.00 cm121.92 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White

Purple, Red

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Light Green, Gray Green

Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Gray Green, Gray

Green, Light Pink, White

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Gray Green, Gray

Green, Blue Green, Olive

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Gray Green

Green, Blue Green, Olive

Leaf Color in Winter

Green

Green, Blue Green, Olive

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate

Arrowhead

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Early Summer, Summer

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Very Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Indeterminate

Early Winter, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Wet Site, Drought, Salt

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Divison

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

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

Average Water Needs, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Water occasionally

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

EDTA iron, Magnesium, Nitrogen

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

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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

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds, Butterflies

Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites

Allergy

Dermititis, Itchiness

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Acne, For treating wrinkles, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Skin irritation, Skin Problems, Stops hair loss

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

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

Aging, Asthma, Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Digestion problems, Fertility, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Inflammation, Itching, Skin irritation, Swelling

Part of Plant Used

Fruits, Seeds

Fruits

Other Uses

Making Shampoo, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Used As Food

Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties

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, Cutflower, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

ALEURITES moluccanus

ANANAS

Common Name

Candleberry, Candlenut, Kukui

Pineapple

In Hindi

candlenut पेड़

अनानास

In German

Candlenut Baum

Ananas

In French

arbre Candlenut

Ananas

In Spanish

árbol candlenut

Piña

In Greek

candlenut δέντρο

Ανανάς

In Portuguese

candlenut árvore

Abacaxi

In Polish

Tung Molukański drzewo

Ananas

In Latin

Candlenut ligno

Pineapple

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Spermatophyta

Vascular plant

Class

Dicotyledonae

Lilopsida

Order

Malpighiales

Bromeliales

Family

Euphorbiaceae

Bromeliaceae

Genus

Aleurites

Ananas

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots

Tribe

Aleuritideae

Subfamily

Crotonoideae

Bromelioideae

Number of Species

6007

1 27800

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Properties of Candlenut and Pineapple

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

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Season and Care of Candlenut and Pineapple

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

Candlenut and Pineapple Physical Information

Candlenut and Pineapple physical information is very important for comparison. Candlenut height is 1,370.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm. The color specification of Candlenut and Pineapple are as follows:

Candlenut flower color: White
Candlenut leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Gray
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White

Care of Candlenut and Pineapple

Care of Candlenut and Pineapple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Candlenut pruning is done and Pineapple pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Candlenut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pineapple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.