Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia
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Types
-
herbaceous annuals
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
10-15
Sunset Zone
H2, 23, 24
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Gray Green
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Linear to lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires a lot of watering
Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
-
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Diarrhea, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Fever, Tooth ache
Fever, Intestinal irritations, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Making Shampoo, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Used As Food
As a tea substitute, Culinary use, Medicinal oil, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as essential oil, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Herb / Vegetable, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
ALEURITES moluccanus
PELARGONIUM 'Bitter Lemon'
Common Name
Candleberry, Candlenut, Kukui
Bitter Lemon Scented Geranium, Scented Geranium
In Hindi
candlenut पेड़
Pelargonium
In German
Candlenut Baum
Pelargonium
In French
arbre Candlenut
pélargonium
In Spanish
árbol candlenut
pelargonium
In Greek
candlenut δέντρο
Pelargonium
In Portuguese
candlenut árvore
pelargônio
In Polish
Tung Molukański drzewo
pelargonia
In Latin
Candlenut ligno
Pelargonium
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Geraniales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Geraniaceae
Genus
Aleurites
Pelargonium
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Candlenut and Scented Geranium
Season and care of Candlenut and Scented Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about Candlenut and Scented Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Candlenut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Scented Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Candlenut is Loam, Sand and for Scented Geranium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Candlenut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Scented Geranium is Neutral, Alkaline.
Candlenut and Scented Geranium Physical Information
Candlenut and Scented Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Candlenut height is 1,370.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Scented Geranium height is 38.14 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Candlenut and Scented Geranium are as follows:
Candlenut flower color: White
Candlenut leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Gray
Scented Geranium flower color: White and Light Pink
- Scented Geranium leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Care of Candlenut and Scented Geranium
Care of Candlenut and Scented Geranium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Candlenut pruning is done and Scented Geranium 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 Scented Geranium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.