Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
gardens, Hardwood forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
5-7
Sunset Zone
H2, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Butterfly shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Slow
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
-
Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Diarrhea, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Fever, Tooth ache
Cancer, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Making Shampoo, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Used As Food
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Groundcover
Botanical Name
ALEURITES moluccanus
JEFFERSONIA diphylla
Common Name
Candleberry, Candlenut, Kukui
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In Hindi
candlenut पेड़
Twinleaf
In German
Candlenut Baum
Twinleaf
In French
arbre Candlenut
Twinleaf
In Spanish
árbol candlenut
Twinleaf
In Greek
candlenut δέντρο
Twinleaf
In Portuguese
candlenut árvore
Twinleaf
In Polish
Tung Molukański drzewo
Twinleaf
In Latin
Candlenut ligno
Twinleaf
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Ranunculales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Berberidaceae
Genus
Aleurites
Jeffersonia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Properties of Candlenut and Twinleaf
Wondering what are the properties of Candlenut and Twinleaf? We provide you with everything About Candlenut and Twinleaf. Candlenut doesn't have thorns and Twinleaf doesn't have thorns. Also Candlenut does not have fragrant flowers. Candlenut has allergic reactions like and Twinleaf 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 Twinleaf and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Candlenut and Twinleaf
Season and care of Candlenut and Twinleaf is important to know. While considering everything about Candlenut and Twinleaf Care, growing season is an essential factor. Candlenut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Twinleaf season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Candlenut is Loam, Sand and for Twinleaf is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Candlenut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Twinleaf is Neutral, Alkaline.
Candlenut and Twinleaf Physical Information
Candlenut and Twinleaf physical information is very important for comparison. Candlenut height is 1,370.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Twinleaf height is 15.20 cm and width 12.70 cm. The color specification of Candlenut and Twinleaf are as follows:
Candlenut flower color: White
Candlenut leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Gray
Twinleaf flower color: White
- Twinleaf leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Candlenut and Twinleaf
Care of Candlenut and Twinleaf include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Candlenut pruning is done and Twinleaf pruning is done Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning. In summer Candlenut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Twinleaf needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.