Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Central America, South America
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia
Types
not available
Not Available
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
10-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Lance-shaped to oblong
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
reseeds
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
Water daily during growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Less Watering
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
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
Pruning
Prune regularly, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Aphids, Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
poisonous if ingested
Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Farmland, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
For treating wrinkles, Moisturizing, used as a dye
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Cramps, Dermatitis
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Traditional medicine
Can be made into a herbal tea, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Sauces, Used as firewood
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
CESTRUM aurantiacum
ALEURITES moluccanus
Common Name
orange jessamine
Candleberry, Candlenut, Kukui
In Hindi
Cestrum aurantiacum
Aleurites moluccanus
In German
Hammersträucher
Lichtnussbaum
In French
Cestrum aurantiacum
Aleurites moluccana
In Spanish
Cestrum
Aleurites moluccanus
In Greek
Cestrum aurantiacum
Aleurites moluccanus
In Portuguese
Cestrum aurantiacum
Nogueira-de-iguape
In Polish
Cestrum aurantiacum
Nogueira-de-iguape
In Latin
Cestrum aurantiacum
Aleurites moluccanus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Euphorbiales
Family
Solanaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Aleuritideae
Subfamily
Not Available
Crotonoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Cestrum aurantiacum and Kukui
Wondering what are the properties of Cestrum aurantiacum and Kukui? We provide you with everything About Cestrum aurantiacum and Kukui. Cestrum aurantiacum doesn't have thorns and Kukui doesn't have thorns. Also Cestrum aurantiacum does not have fragrant flowers. Cestrum aurantiacum has allergic reactions like poisonous if ingested and Kukui has allergic reactions like poisonous if ingested. 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 Cestrum aurantiacum and Kukui and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Cestrum aurantiacum and Kukui
Season and care of Cestrum aurantiacum and Kukui is important to know. While considering everything about Cestrum aurantiacum and Kukui Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cestrum aurantiacum season is Spring and Summer and Kukui season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Cestrum aurantiacum is Loam, Sand and for Kukui is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cestrum aurantiacum is Acidic, Neutral and for Kukui is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cestrum aurantiacum and Kukui Physical Information
Cestrum aurantiacum and Kukui physical information is very important for comparison. Cestrum aurantiacum height is 180.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Kukui height is 1,370.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm. The color specification of Cestrum aurantiacum and Kukui are as follows:
Cestrum aurantiacum flower color: Gold
Cestrum aurantiacum leaf color: Green
Kukui flower color: White
- Kukui leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Gray
Care of Cestrum aurantiacum and Kukui
Care of Cestrum aurantiacum and Kukui include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cestrum aurantiacum pruning is done Prune regularly, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Kukui pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Cestrum aurantiacum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kukui needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering.