Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia
India, Nepal
Types
-
it is a type of ginger
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
along watercourse, moist forests, Rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
9-12
Sunset Zone
H2, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Gray Green
Tan
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
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires a lot of watering
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full 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
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Forms dense stands, Suppresses or replaces native plants
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Diarrhea, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Fever, Tooth ache
-
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Root bark
Other Uses
Making Shampoo, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Used As Food
Culinary use, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ALEURITES moluccanus
HEDYCHIUM flavescens
Common Name
Candleberry, Candlenut, Kukui
Yellow Ginger
In Hindi
candlenut पेड़
पीले अदरक
In German
Candlenut Baum
Gelber Ingwer
In French
arbre Candlenut
Ginger Jaune
In Spanish
árbol candlenut
jengibre amarillo
In Greek
candlenut δέντρο
κίτρινο Τζίντζερ
In Portuguese
candlenut árvore
Ginger amarelo
In Polish
Tung Molukański drzewo
żółty Ginger
In Latin
Candlenut ligno
Yellow Gingiber
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Monocotyledonae
Order
Malpighiales
Zingiberales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Zingiberaceae
Genus
Aleurites
Hedychium
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Candlenut and Yellow Ginger
Season and care of Candlenut and Yellow Ginger is important to know. While considering everything about Candlenut and Yellow Ginger Care, growing season is an essential factor. Candlenut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Yellow Ginger season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Candlenut is Loam, Sand and for Yellow Ginger is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Candlenut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Yellow Ginger is Acidic, Neutral.
Candlenut and Yellow Ginger Physical Information
Candlenut and Yellow Ginger physical information is very important for comparison. Candlenut height is 1,370.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Yellow Ginger height is 180.00 cm and width 15.00 cm. The color specification of Candlenut and Yellow Ginger are as follows:
Candlenut flower color: White
Candlenut leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Gray
Yellow Ginger flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow and Lemon yellow
- Yellow Ginger leaf color: Green
Care of Candlenut and Yellow Ginger
Care of Candlenut and Yellow Ginger include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Candlenut pruning is done and Yellow Ginger 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 Yellow Ginger needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.