Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia
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Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
2-11
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
10 - 2
Sunset Zone
H2, 23, 24
A3, H1, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 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
Light Green, Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Yellow green, Tan
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer
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
Medium
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Part 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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
-
Farmland
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Diarrhea, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Fever, Tooth ache
Asthma, Bone disorders, Cellular Health, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Skin Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Fibre
Other Uses
Making Shampoo, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Used As Food
Animal Feed, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Edible
Botanical Name
ALEURITES moluccanus
X TRITICOSECALE
Common Name
Candleberry, Candlenut, Kukui
Triticale
In Hindi
candlenut पेड़
triticale
In German
Candlenut Baum
Triticale
In French
arbre Candlenut
triticale
In Spanish
árbol candlenut
triticale
In Greek
candlenut δέντρο
τριτικάλε
In Portuguese
candlenut árvore
triticale
In Polish
Tung Molukański drzewo
pszenżyto
In Latin
Candlenut ligno
Triticum
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Liliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Agaricales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Aleurites
Triticosecale
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Aleuritideae
Triticeae
Properties of Candlenut and Triticale
Wondering what are the properties of Candlenut and Triticale? We provide you with everything About Candlenut and Triticale. Candlenut doesn't have thorns and Triticale doesn't have thorns. Also Candlenut does not have fragrant flowers. Candlenut has allergic reactions like and Triticale 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 Triticale and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Candlenut and Triticale
Season and care of Candlenut and Triticale is important to know. While considering everything about Candlenut and Triticale Care, growing season is an essential factor. Candlenut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Triticale season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Candlenut is Loam, Sand and for Triticale is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Candlenut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Triticale is Acidic, Neutral.
Candlenut and Triticale Physical Information
Candlenut and Triticale physical information is very important for comparison. Candlenut height is 1,370.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Triticale height is 91.40 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Candlenut and Triticale are as follows:
Candlenut flower color: White
Candlenut leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Gray
Triticale flower color: Yellow
- Triticale leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Candlenut and Triticale
Care of Candlenut and Triticale include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Candlenut pruning is done and Triticale 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 Triticale needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.