Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Temperate Regions, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
10-15
Sunset Zone
H2, 23, 24
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Gray Green
Yellow, Red, Green, Pink, Orange Red, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings, Layering
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires a lot of watering
Water carefully
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
-
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
10-10-10, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Any balanced general purpose fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
-
Rhinoconjunctivitis, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
-
Bonsai, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Diarrhea, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Fever, Tooth ache
Antibacterial, Aphrodisiac, Dysentry
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Bark, Fruits, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Making Shampoo, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Used As Food
Container
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
ALEURITES moluccanus
FICUS benjamina
Common Name
Candleberry, Candlenut, Kukui
Weeping Fig, Benjamin's fig, Ficus tree
In Hindi
candlenut पेड़
रो अंजीर
In German
Candlenut Baum
Birkenfeige
In French
arbre Candlenut
figuier pleureur
In Spanish
árbol candlenut
higo llorón
In Greek
candlenut δέντρο
κλάμα σύκο
In Portuguese
candlenut árvore
chorando fig
In Polish
Tung Molukański drzewo
płacz rys
In Latin
Candlenut ligno
Plorans ficum
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Urticales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Moraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Aleuritideae
Ficeae
Season and Care of Candlenut and Weeping Fig
Season and care of Candlenut and Weeping Fig is important to know. While considering everything about Candlenut and Weeping Fig Care, growing season is an essential factor. Candlenut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Weeping Fig season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Candlenut is Loam, Sand and for Weeping Fig is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Candlenut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Weeping Fig is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Candlenut and Weeping Fig Physical Information
Candlenut and Weeping Fig physical information is very important for comparison. Candlenut height is 1,370.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Weeping Fig height is 2,440.00 cm and width 3,050.00 cm. The color specification of Candlenut and Weeping Fig are as follows:
Candlenut flower color: White
Candlenut leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Gray
Weeping Fig flower color:
- Weeping Fig leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Candlenut and Weeping Fig
Care of Candlenut and Weeping Fig include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Candlenut pruning is done and Weeping Fig 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 Weeping Fig needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.