Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia
Southeastern Asia, China, Melanesia
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Rainforest, Swamps, Tropical rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
8-14
Sunset Zone
H2, 23, 24
H1, H2, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Gray Green
Purple, Indigo
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, Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Drought
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, Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Diarrhea, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Fever, Tooth ache
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Buds, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Making Shampoo, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Used As Food
Grown for shade, Used to make baskets, brooms, hats, Useful for shade, Weaving into Mats and Bags
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Tropical
Botanical Name
ALEURITES moluccanus
LIVISTONA saribus
Common Name
Candleberry, Candlenut, Kukui
Serdang, Taraw Palm
In Hindi
candlenut पेड़
taraw palm
In German
Candlenut Baum
Taraw palme
In French
arbre Candlenut
Taraw palm
In Spanish
árbol candlenut
Taraw palma
In Greek
candlenut δέντρο
taraw παλάμη
In Portuguese
candlenut árvore
Taraw palma
In Polish
Tung Molukański drzewo
Taraw palmowy
In Latin
Candlenut ligno
taraw palmarum
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Liliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Arecales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Arecaceae
Genus
Aleurites
Livistona
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Aleuritideae
Corypheae
Subfamily
Crotonoideae
Coryphoideae
Season and Care of Candlenut and Serdang
Season and care of Candlenut and Serdang is important to know. While considering everything about Candlenut and Serdang Care, growing season is an essential factor. Candlenut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Serdang season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Candlenut is Loam, Sand and for Serdang is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Candlenut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Serdang is Acidic, Neutral.
Candlenut and Serdang Physical Information
Candlenut and Serdang physical information is very important for comparison. Candlenut height is 1,370.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Serdang height is 122.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Candlenut and Serdang are as follows:
Candlenut flower color: White
Candlenut leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Gray
Serdang flower color: Yellow
- Serdang leaf color: Green
Care of Candlenut and Serdang
Care of Candlenut and Serdang include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Candlenut pruning is done and Serdang 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 Serdang needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.