Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia
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Types
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it is a type of geranium
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
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USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
10-15
Sunset Zone
H2, 23, 24
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Pink, Rose, Salmon, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Gray Green
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Green, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires a lot of watering
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
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, Partial Sun
Pruning
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Prune in spring, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, High-phosphorous fertilizers used
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
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Aesthetic Uses
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Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Diarrhea, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Fever, Tooth ache
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Whole plant
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
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
ALEURITES moluccanus
PELARGONIUM 'Abigail'
Common Name
Candleberry, Candlenut, Kukui
Abigail Zonal Geranium, Zonal Geranium
In Hindi
candlenut पेड़
Zonal Geranium
In German
Candlenut Baum
Zonal Pelargonie
In French
arbre Candlenut
Géranium zonal
In Spanish
árbol candlenut
Zonal Geranium
In Greek
candlenut δέντρο
διζωνική Γεράνι
In Portuguese
candlenut árvore
zonal Geranium
In Polish
Tung Molukański drzewo
strefowe Geranium
In Latin
Candlenut ligno
Zonal Geranium
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Geraniales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Geraniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Properties of Candlenut and Zonal Geranium
Wondering what are the properties of Candlenut and Zonal Geranium? We provide you with everything About Candlenut and Zonal Geranium. Candlenut doesn't have thorns and Zonal Geranium doesn't have thorns. Also Candlenut does not have fragrant flowers. Candlenut has allergic reactions like and Zonal Geranium 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 Zonal Geranium and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Candlenut and Zonal Geranium
Season and care of Candlenut and Zonal Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about Candlenut and Zonal Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Candlenut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Zonal Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Candlenut is Loam, Sand and for Zonal Geranium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Candlenut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Zonal Geranium is Acidic, Neutral.
Candlenut and Zonal Geranium Physical Information
Candlenut and Zonal Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Candlenut height is 1,370.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Zonal Geranium height is 30.50 cm and width 38.10 cm. The color specification of Candlenut and Zonal Geranium are as follows:
Candlenut flower color: White
Candlenut leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Gray
Zonal Geranium flower color: Pink, Rose, Salmon and Coral
- Zonal Geranium leaf color: Green and Bronze
Care of Candlenut and Zonal Geranium
Care of Candlenut and Zonal Geranium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Candlenut pruning is done and Zonal Geranium pruning is done Prune in spring and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Candlenut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Zonal Geranium needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.