Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia
North America, Mexico, Central America
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Scrubs, Shores of rivers or lakes
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
9-11
Sunset Zone
H2, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Orange, Dark Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Gray Green
White, Yellow, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
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
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires a lot of watering
Keep ground moist, 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
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
-
Prune in the growing season, Prune to stimulate growth, 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
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Butterflies, Caterpillar, Flying insects, Insects, Small mammals
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Diarrhea, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Fever, Tooth ache
Nutrients, Rheumatism, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Making Shampoo, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Used As Food
Sauces, Used as favourite late summer fruits, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
ALEURITES moluccanus
CUCURBITA pepo 'Tivoli'
Common Name
Candleberry, Candlenut, Kukui
Spaghetti Squash
In Hindi
candlenut पेड़
स्पेगेटी स्क्वैश
In German
Candlenut Baum
Spaghettikürbis
In French
arbre Candlenut
Courge spaghetti
In Spanish
árbol candlenut
स्पेगेटी स्क्वैश
In Greek
candlenut δέντρο
σπαγγέτι Σκουός
In Portuguese
candlenut árvore
Spaghetti Squash
In Polish
Tung Molukański drzewo
Dynia makaronowa
In Latin
Candlenut ligno
T INLIDO
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Cucurbitales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Genus
Aleurites
Cucurbita
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Aleuritideae
Cucurbiteae
Subfamily
Crotonoideae
Cucurbitoideae
Season and Care of Candlenut and Spaghetti Squash
Season and care of Candlenut and Spaghetti Squash is important to know. While considering everything about Candlenut and Spaghetti Squash Care, growing season is an essential factor. Candlenut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Spaghetti Squash season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Candlenut is Loam, Sand and for Spaghetti Squash is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Candlenut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Spaghetti Squash is Neutral.
Candlenut and Spaghetti Squash Physical Information
Candlenut and Spaghetti Squash physical information is very important for comparison. Candlenut height is 1,370.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Spaghetti Squash height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Candlenut and Spaghetti Squash are as follows:
Candlenut flower color: White
Candlenut leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Gray
Spaghetti Squash flower color: Yellow, Orange and Dark Green
- Spaghetti Squash leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Care of Candlenut and Spaghetti Squash
Care of Candlenut and Spaghetti Squash include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Candlenut pruning is done and Spaghetti Squash pruning is done Prune in the growing season, Prune to stimulate growth, 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 Spaghetti Squash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.