Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia
Brazil
Types
-
Neomarica gracilis
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
7-14
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
12 - 8
Sunset Zone
H2, 23, 24
H1, H2, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
White
White, Blue, Burgundy, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Gray Green
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Sword-like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison, 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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
-
Cut out old flower stalks, Cut out old leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Balanced garden plant fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial Diseases, Fungal Diseases, Rodent, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Diarrhea, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Fever, Tooth ache
-
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
-
Other Uses
Making Shampoo, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Used As Food
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Tropical
Botanical Name
ALEURITES moluccanus
NEOMARICA caerulea
Common Name
Candleberry, Candlenut, Kukui
Giant Apostle's Iris, Walking Iris
In Hindi
candlenut पेड़
Walking Iris
In German
Candlenut Baum
Gehen Iris
In French
arbre Candlenut
Iris Marcher
In Spanish
árbol candlenut
caminar Iris
In Greek
candlenut δέντρο
περπάτημα Iris
In Portuguese
candlenut árvore
Andar Iris
In Polish
Tung Molukański drzewo
Walking Iris
In Latin
Candlenut ligno
O Thaumantias
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Liliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Liliales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Iridaceae
Genus
Aleurites
Neomarica
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Aleuritideae
Mariceae
Subfamily
Crotonoideae
Iridoideae
Season and Care of Candlenut and Walking Iris
Season and care of Candlenut and Walking Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Candlenut and Walking Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Candlenut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Walking Iris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Candlenut is Loam, Sand and for Walking Iris is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Candlenut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Walking Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Candlenut and Walking Iris Physical Information
Candlenut and Walking Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Candlenut height is 1,370.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Walking Iris height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Candlenut and Walking Iris are as follows:
Candlenut flower color: White
Candlenut leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Gray
Walking Iris flower color: White, Blue, Burgundy, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Walking Iris leaf color: Green
Care of Candlenut and Walking Iris
Care of Candlenut and Walking Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Candlenut pruning is done and Walking Iris pruning is done Cut out old flower stalks and Cut out old leaves. In summer Candlenut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Walking Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.