Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia
Mexico, Central America
Types
Not Available
Reinikie, Dade, Pike, Suebelle and Golden
Climate
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Tropical Highlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
8-11
Sunset Zone
H2, 23, 24
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
Light Green, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Gray Green
Light Yellow, Yellow green, Light Green
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
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Alternate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings, Vegetative
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires a lot of watering
Do not water frequently, Needs more water during establishment, Water during dry weather
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed
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
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Flower
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
drowsiness
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Diarrhea, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Fever, Tooth ache
Anti-carcinogenic effects, Colon Cancer
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Fruits, Pulp, Seeds
Other Uses
Making Shampoo, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Used As Food
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
ALEURITES moluccanus
CASIMIROA edulis
Common Name
Candleberry, Candlenut, Kukui
White Sapote
In Hindi
candlenut पेड़
White Sapote
In German
Candlenut Baum
White Sapote
In French
arbre Candlenut
Sapote blanche
In Spanish
árbol candlenut
White Sapote
In Greek
candlenut δέντρο
White Sapote
In Portuguese
candlenut árvore
White Sapote
In Polish
Tung Molukański drzewo
White Sapote
In Latin
Candlenut ligno
White Sapote
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Sapindales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Rutaceae
Genus
Aleurites
Casimiroa
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Aleuritideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Crotonoideae
Not Applicable
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Candlenut and White Sapote
Season and care of Candlenut and White Sapote is important to know. While considering everything about Candlenut and White Sapote Care, growing season is an essential factor. Candlenut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and White Sapote season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Candlenut is Loam, Sand and for White Sapote is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Candlenut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for White Sapote is Acidic, Neutral.
Candlenut and White Sapote Physical Information
Candlenut and White Sapote physical information is very important for comparison. Candlenut height is 1,370.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas White Sapote height is 610.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Candlenut and White Sapote are as follows:
Candlenut flower color: White
Candlenut leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Gray
White Sapote flower color: Light Green and Ivory
- White Sapote leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Candlenut and White Sapote
Care of Candlenut and White Sapote include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Candlenut pruning is done No pruning needed and White Sapote 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 White Sapote needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
