Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia
Southern Asia
Types
-
Savoy, Giant Noble, Semi-savoy
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Fields, gardens, meadows, Suburban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
-9999
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Gray Green
Tan, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Gray
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green, Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
-
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
-
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
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
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, 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
Fertilize when new
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Downy mildew, Leafminers, Red blotch, Seedcorn maggot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Diarrhea, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Fever, Tooth ache
Energy, Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin K
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Making Shampoo, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Used As Food
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
ALEURITES moluccanus
SPINACIA oleracea
Common Name
Candleberry, Candlenut, Kukui
Spinach
In Hindi
candlenut पेड़
पालक
In German
Candlenut Baum
Spinat
In French
arbre Candlenut
Épinards
In Spanish
árbol candlenut
Espinacas
In Greek
candlenut δέντρο
Σπανάκι
In Portuguese
candlenut árvore
Espinafre
In Polish
Tung Molukański drzewo
Szpinak
In Latin
Candlenut ligno
Spinach
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Caryophyllales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Chenopodiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Aleuritideae
Anserineae
Subfamily
Crotonoideae
Chenopodioideae
Properties of Candlenut and Spinach
Wondering what are the properties of Candlenut and Spinach? We provide you with everything About Candlenut and Spinach. Candlenut doesn't have thorns and Spinach doesn't have thorns. Also Candlenut does not have fragrant flowers. Candlenut has allergic reactions like and Spinach 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 Spinach and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Candlenut and Spinach
Season and care of Candlenut and Spinach is important to know. While considering everything about Candlenut and Spinach Care, growing season is an essential factor. Candlenut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Spinach season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Candlenut is Loam, Sand and for Spinach is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Candlenut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Spinach is Neutral, Alkaline.
Candlenut and Spinach Physical Information
Candlenut and Spinach physical information is very important for comparison. Candlenut height is 1,370.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Spinach height is 15.20 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Candlenut and Spinach are as follows:
Candlenut flower color: White
Candlenut leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Gray
Spinach flower color: Yellow and Green
- Spinach leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Candlenut and Spinach
Care of Candlenut and Spinach include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Candlenut pruning is done and Spinach 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 Spinach needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.