Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia
Australia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Canopy, Rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
9-13
Sunset Zone
H2, 23, 24
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Gray Green
Gold, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Lobulated
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
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
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil
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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Diarrhea, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Fever, Tooth ache
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Making Shampoo, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Used As Food
Edible seed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used to make wood shingles
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
ALEURITES moluccanus
BRACHYCHITON discolor
Common Name
Candleberry, Candlenut, Kukui
Bush Kurrajong, Pink Flame Tree, Queensland Lacebark
In Hindi
candlenut पेड़
Pink Flame Tree
In German
Candlenut Baum
Rosa Flame Tree
In French
arbre Candlenut
Flame Tree Rose
In Spanish
árbol candlenut
Pink árbol de la llama
In Greek
candlenut δέντρο
Ροζ Φλόγα Δέντρο
In Portuguese
candlenut árvore
Árvore Chama Rosa
In Polish
Tung Molukański drzewo
Różowy Flame Tree
In Latin
Candlenut ligno
Pink arbor flamma
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Malvales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Sterculiaceae
Genus
Aleurites
brachychiton
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Aleuritideae
Sterculieae
Subfamily
Crotonoideae
Sterculioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Candlenut and Pink Flame Tree
Wondering what are the properties of Candlenut and Pink Flame Tree? We provide you with everything About Candlenut and Pink Flame Tree. Candlenut doesn't have thorns and Pink Flame Tree doesn't have thorns. Also Candlenut does not have fragrant flowers. Candlenut has allergic reactions like Not Available and Pink Flame Tree has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Pink Flame Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Candlenut and Pink Flame Tree
Season and care of Candlenut and Pink Flame Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Candlenut and Pink Flame Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Candlenut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pink Flame Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Candlenut is Loam, Sand and for Pink Flame Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Candlenut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pink Flame Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Candlenut and Pink Flame Tree Physical Information
Candlenut and Pink Flame Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Candlenut height is 1,370.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Pink Flame Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Candlenut and Pink Flame Tree are as follows:
Candlenut flower color: White
Candlenut leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Gray
Pink Flame Tree flower color: Rose
- Pink Flame Tree leaf color: Not Available
Care of Candlenut and Pink Flame Tree
Care of Candlenut and Pink Flame Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Candlenut pruning is done No pruning needed and Pink Flame Tree 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 Pink Flame Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.