Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Fertile bottom land, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
10-12
Sunset Zone
H2, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Gray Green
Purple, Dark Blue, Black
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
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Rooted stem cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires a lot of watering
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
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
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, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
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
Acne, Bleeding, Eye Problems, Stomach Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Making Shampoo, Making Sweet Scented 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
Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
ALEURITES moluccanus
SYMPLOCOS racemosa
Common Name
Candleberry, Candlenut, Kukui
Lodh Tree
Lotus Bark
In Hindi
candlenut पेड़
Tilaka
In German
Candlenut Baum
Tilapia
In French
arbre Candlenut
Tilapia
In Spanish
árbol candlenut
tilapia
In Greek
candlenut δέντρο
tilaka
In Portuguese
candlenut árvore
tilaka
In Polish
Tung Molukański drzewo
tilakiem
In Latin
Candlenut ligno
tilaka
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Ebenales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Symplocaceae
Genus
Aleurites
Symplocos
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Candlenut and Tilaka
Wondering what are the properties of Candlenut and Tilaka? We provide you with everything About Candlenut and Tilaka. Candlenut doesn't have thorns and Tilaka doesn't have thorns. Also Candlenut does not have fragrant flowers. Candlenut has allergic reactions like and Tilaka 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 Tilaka and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Candlenut and Tilaka
Season and care of Candlenut and Tilaka is important to know. While considering everything about Candlenut and Tilaka Care, growing season is an essential factor. Candlenut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tilaka season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Candlenut is Loam, Sand and for Tilaka is Loam while the PH of soil for Candlenut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tilaka is Acidic, Neutral.
Candlenut and Tilaka Physical Information
Candlenut and Tilaka physical information is very important for comparison. Candlenut height is 1,370.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Tilaka height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Candlenut and Tilaka are as follows:
Candlenut flower color: White
Candlenut leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Gray
Tilaka flower color: White and Ivory
- Tilaka leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Candlenut and Tilaka
Care of Candlenut and Tilaka include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Candlenut pruning is done and Tilaka 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 Tilaka needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.