Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
-
Common sotol, Bear Grass, Common Sotol, Desert Spoon
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Desert, Lower slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
12-15
Sunset Zone
H2, 23, 24
10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Light Green, Gray Green
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Green, Blue Green
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
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Slow
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
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
Needs very little water
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
Pruning
-
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Diarrhea, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Fever, Tooth ache
-
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Leaves
Other Uses
Making Shampoo, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Used As Food
Paper pulp, Pulp can be used to make rope place mats and other goods
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Container, Dried Flower, Everlasting, Feature Plant, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ALEURITES moluccanus
DASYLIRION texanum
Common Name
Candleberry, Candlenut, Kukui
Common sotol, Bear Grass, Common Sotol, Desert Spoon
In Hindi
candlenut पेड़
sotol
In German
Candlenut Baum
Dasylirion texanum
In French
arbre Candlenut
sotol
In Spanish
árbol candlenut
sotol
In Greek
candlenut δέντρο
sotol
In Portuguese
candlenut árvore
sotol
In Polish
Tung Molukański drzewo
sotol
In Latin
Candlenut ligno
sotol
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Liliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Liliales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Aleurites
Dasylirion
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Monocots
Subfamily
Crotonoideae
Nolinoideae
Properties of Candlenut and Sotol
Wondering what are the properties of Candlenut and Sotol? We provide you with everything About Candlenut and Sotol. Candlenut doesn't have thorns and Sotol doesn't have thorns. Also Candlenut does not have fragrant flowers. Candlenut has allergic reactions like and Sotol 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 Sotol and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Candlenut and Sotol
Season and care of Candlenut and Sotol is important to know. While considering everything about Candlenut and Sotol Care, growing season is an essential factor. Candlenut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sotol season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Candlenut is Loam, Sand and for Sotol is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Candlenut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sotol is Neutral, Alkaline.
Candlenut and Sotol Physical Information
Candlenut and Sotol physical information is very important for comparison. Candlenut height is 1,370.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Sotol height is 270.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Candlenut and Sotol are as follows:
Candlenut flower color: White
Candlenut leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Gray
Sotol flower color: Yellow
- Sotol leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Candlenut and Sotol
Care of Candlenut and Sotol include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Candlenut pruning is done and Sotol 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 Sotol needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.