Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Africa, Southern Africa
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia
Types
Epigeal, Hypogeal
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Habitat
Coastal sand dunes, Wild
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-12
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2, 23, 24
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Orange
White
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Green
Leaf Shape
Reniform
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
reseeds, root cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires a lot of watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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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
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Formal Garden, Hanging Basket
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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constipation, Diarrhea, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Fever, Tooth ache
Part of Plant Used
Beans
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Basketary, Edible seed
Making Shampoo, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
COTYLEDON
ALEURITES moluccanus
Common Name
Pig's ear, Dog's ear
Candleberry, Candlenut, Kukui
In Hindi
बीजपत्र
candlenut पेड़
In German
Cotyledon
Candlenut Baum
In French
Cotyledon
arbre Candlenut
In Spanish
Cotyledon
árbol candlenut
In Greek
κοτυληδών kotylēdōn
candlenut δέντρο
In Portuguese
Cotyledon
candlenut árvore
In Polish
Liścień
Tung Molukański drzewo
In Latin
Cotyledon
Candlenut ligno
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Order
Rosales
Malpighiales
Family
Crassulaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Genus
Cotyledon L.
Aleurites
Clade
Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Cotyledon and Candlenut
Wondering what are the properties of Cotyledon and Candlenut? We provide you with everything About Cotyledon and Candlenut. Cotyledon doesn't have thorns and Candlenut doesn't have thorns. Also Cotyledon does not have fragrant flowers. Cotyledon has allergic reactions like Kidney Disease and Candlenut has allergic reactions like Kidney Disease. 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 Cotyledon and Candlenut and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Cotyledon and Candlenut
Season and care of Cotyledon and Candlenut is important to know. While considering everything about Cotyledon and Candlenut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cotyledon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Candlenut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cotyledon is Sand and for Candlenut is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cotyledon is Neutral and for Candlenut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cotyledon and Candlenut Physical Information
Cotyledon and Candlenut physical information is very important for comparison. Cotyledon height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Candlenut height is 1,370.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm. The color specification of Cotyledon and Candlenut are as follows:
Cotyledon flower color: Yellow, Red, Green and Orange
Cotyledon leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Candlenut flower color: White
- Candlenut leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Gray
Care of Cotyledon and Candlenut
Care of Cotyledon and Candlenut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cotyledon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Candlenut pruning is done . In summer Cotyledon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Candlenut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.