Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia
India, Mediterranean
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
4-8
Sunset Zone
H2, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
Deep Red, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Gray Green
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, Light Yellow, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
oblong or obovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings, Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires a lot of watering
Average Water Needs, Medium, Needs a lot of water initially
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
-
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Beetles, Gray mold, Mites, Red blotch, Root mealy bugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Aphids, Beetles, Birds, Bugs, Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
Hives, Itchiness, Stomach pain, Swelling, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Diarrhea, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Fever, Tooth ache
anti-cancer, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Regulates Blood Sugar, Skin Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Making Shampoo, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Used As Food
Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used to make juice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
ALEURITES moluccanus
Punica granatum
Common Name
Candleberry, Candlenut, Kukui
Pomegranate
In Hindi
candlenut पेड़
अनार
In German
Candlenut Baum
Granatapfel
In French
arbre Candlenut
Grenade
In Spanish
árbol candlenut
Granada
In Greek
candlenut δέντρο
Ρόδι
In Portuguese
candlenut árvore
Romã
In Polish
Tung Molukański drzewo
Granat
In Latin
Candlenut ligno
malogranatum
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Myrtales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Punicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Crotonoideae
Punicoideae
Season and Care of Candlenut and Pomegranate
Season and care of Candlenut and Pomegranate is important to know. While considering everything about Candlenut and Pomegranate Care, growing season is an essential factor. Candlenut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pomegranate season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Candlenut is Loam, Sand and for Pomegranate is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Candlenut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pomegranate is Acidic, Neutral.
Candlenut and Pomegranate Physical Information
Candlenut and Pomegranate physical information is very important for comparison. Candlenut height is 1,370.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Pomegranate height is 370.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Candlenut and Pomegranate are as follows:
Candlenut flower color: White
Candlenut leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Gray
Pomegranate flower color: Deep Red and Red
- Pomegranate leaf color: Green
Care of Candlenut and Pomegranate
Care of Candlenut and Pomegranate include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Candlenut pruning is done and Pomegranate 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 Pomegranate needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.