Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tree
Origin
China
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia
Habitat
Upland
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-9
10-12
Sunset Zone
21,22
H2, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Crimson
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
-
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Medium, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
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
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
-
Fertilizers
Fertilize after blooming period, fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diabetes, Nutrients, Wounds
constipation, Diarrhea, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Fever, Tooth ache
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in paper industry
Making Shampoo, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
DAPHNE acutiloba
ALEURITES moluccanus
Common Name
Daphne plant
Candleberry, Candlenut, Kukui
In Hindi
डाफ्ने संयंत्र
candlenut पेड़
In German
Daphne Pflanzen
Candlenut Baum
In French
plante Daphne
arbre Candlenut
In Spanish
planta de Daphne
árbol candlenut
In Greek
Δάφνη φυτών
candlenut δέντρο
In Portuguese
Daphne planta
candlenut árvore
In Polish
Daphne roślin
Tung Molukański drzewo
In Latin
Daphne plant
Candlenut ligno
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Order
Malvales
Malpighiales
Family
Thymelaeaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Daphne and Candlenut
Wondering what are the properties of Daphne and Candlenut? We provide you with everything About Daphne and Candlenut. Daphne doesn't have thorns and Candlenut doesn't have thorns. Also Daphne does not have fragrant flowers. Daphne has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Candlenut has allergic reactions like Skin irritation. 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 Daphne and Candlenut and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Daphne and Candlenut
Season and care of Daphne and Candlenut is important to know. While considering everything about Daphne and Candlenut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Daphne season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Candlenut season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Daphne is Loam and for Candlenut is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Daphne is Neutral and for Candlenut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Daphne and Candlenut Physical Information
Daphne and Candlenut physical information is very important for comparison. Daphne height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Candlenut height is 1,370.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm. The color specification of Daphne and Candlenut are as follows:
Daphne flower color: White
Daphne leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Candlenut flower color: White
- Candlenut leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Gray
Care of Daphne and Candlenut
Care of Daphne and Candlenut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Daphne pruning is done Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Candlenut pruning is done . In summer Daphne 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.