Life Span
Perennial
Biennial and Perennial
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia
China, Japan
Types
-
Daphne odora,Daphne. mezereum.,Daphne transatlantica
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
shade of upland trees
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
7-9
Sunset Zone
H2, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
White, Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Gray Green
Red
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
feather-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
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
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
poisonous if ingested
Aesthetic Uses
-
Borders, Woodland margins
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Diarrhea, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Fever, Tooth ache
Anodyne, Antiphlogistic, Antispasmodic, Depurative, Opthalmic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Flowers
Other Uses
Making Shampoo, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Used As Food
Making Perfumes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ALEURITES moluccanus
DAPHNE odora
Common Name
Candleberry, Candlenut, Kukui
winter daphne
In Hindi
candlenut पेड़
winter daphne
In German
Candlenut Baum
Daphne odora
In French
arbre Candlenut
Daphne odora
In Spanish
árbol candlenut
Daphne odora
In Greek
candlenut δέντρο
Daphne odora
In Portuguese
candlenut árvore
Daphne odora
In Polish
Tung Molukański drzewo
Daphne odora
In Latin
Candlenut ligno
Daphne odora
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Rosopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Malvales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Thymelaeaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Crotonoideae
Euphorbioideae
Properties of Candlenut and Winter Daphne
Wondering what are the properties of Candlenut and Winter Daphne? We provide you with everything About Candlenut and Winter Daphne. Candlenut doesn't have thorns and Winter Daphne doesn't have thorns. Also Candlenut does not have fragrant flowers. Candlenut has allergic reactions like and Winter Daphne 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 Winter Daphne and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Candlenut and Winter Daphne
Season and care of Candlenut and Winter Daphne is important to know. While considering everything about Candlenut and Winter Daphne Care, growing season is an essential factor. Candlenut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Winter Daphne season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Candlenut is Loam, Sand and for Winter Daphne is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Candlenut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Winter Daphne is Neutral.
Candlenut and Winter Daphne Physical Information
Candlenut and Winter Daphne physical information is very important for comparison. Candlenut height is 1,370.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Winter Daphne height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Candlenut and Winter Daphne are as follows:
Candlenut flower color: White
Candlenut leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Gray
Winter Daphne flower color: White, Pink and Rose
- Winter Daphne leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Candlenut and Winter Daphne
Care of Candlenut and Winter Daphne include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Candlenut pruning is done and Winter Daphne 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 Winter Daphne needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.