Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India, China
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia
Types
Tropical Fruit Tree
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Habitat
Subtropical forests, Tropical Forests
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
H2, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Yellow green, Brown
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong or Lanceolate
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
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
-
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches
-
Fertilizers
Put diluted fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Chlorosis, Susceptible to insect pests and moulds
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
-
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antidiabetic, Antifungal, antimicrobial, Astringent, Expectorant
constipation, Diarrhea, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Fever, Tooth ache
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Jam, Jelly, used in Indian cuisine in curries
Making Shampoo, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
DILLENIA indica
ALEURITES moluccanus
Common Name
Chulta, Elephant Apple
Candleberry, Candlenut, Kukui
In Hindi
Elephant Apple
candlenut पेड़
In German
Elefant von Apple
Candlenut Baum
In French
Elephant d'Apple
arbre Candlenut
In Spanish
El elefante de Apple
árbol candlenut
In Greek
ελέφαντας της Apple
candlenut δέντρο
In Portuguese
Elefante da Apple
candlenut árvore
In Polish
Słoń Jabłko
Tung Molukański drzewo
In Latin
Elephant Apple
Candlenut ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Order
Dilleniales
Malpighiales
Family
Dilleniaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Elephant Apple and Candlenut
Wondering what are the properties of Elephant Apple and Candlenut? We provide you with everything About Elephant Apple and Candlenut. Elephant Apple doesn't have thorns and Candlenut doesn't have thorns. Also Elephant Apple does not have fragrant flowers. Elephant Apple has allergic reactions like and Candlenut 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 Elephant Apple and Candlenut and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Elephant Apple and Candlenut
Season and care of Elephant Apple and Candlenut is important to know. While considering everything about Elephant Apple and Candlenut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elephant Apple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Candlenut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Elephant Apple is Loam, Sand and for Candlenut is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Elephant Apple is Acidic, Neutral and for Candlenut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Elephant Apple and Candlenut Physical Information
Elephant Apple and Candlenut physical information is very important for comparison. Elephant Apple height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,370.00 cm whereas Candlenut height is 1,370.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm. The color specification of Elephant Apple and Candlenut are as follows:
Elephant Apple flower color: Ivory
Elephant Apple leaf color: Dark Green
Candlenut flower color: White
- Candlenut leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Gray
Care of Elephant Apple and Candlenut
Care of Elephant Apple and Candlenut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Elephant Apple pruning is done Remove dead branches and Candlenut pruning is done . In summer Elephant Apple 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.