Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico, Central America, South America, Argentina, Brazil
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia
Types
Yellow elder, Ginger thomas
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Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
10-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 10, 12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Lemon yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, 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
Lance shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires a lot of watering
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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 in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
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Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Sawfly Larvae
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diuretic
constipation, Diarrhea, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Fever, Tooth ache
Part of Plant Used
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Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Making Shampoo, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
TECOMA stans
ALEURITES moluccanus
Common Name
Esperanza , Yellow Trumpetbush
Candleberry, Candlenut, Kukui
In Hindi
Esperanza
candlenut पेड़
In German
Esperanza
Candlenut Baum
In French
Esperanza
arbre Candlenut
In Spanish
Esperanza
árbol candlenut
In Greek
Esperanza
candlenut δέντρο
In Portuguese
Esperanza
candlenut árvore
In Polish
Esperanza
Tung Molukański drzewo
In Latin
Esperanza
Candlenut ligno
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Order
Lamiales
Malpighiales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Tecomeae
Aleuritideae
Season and Care of Esperanza and Candlenut
Season and care of Esperanza and Candlenut is important to know. While considering everything about Esperanza and Candlenut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Esperanza season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Candlenut season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Esperanza is Loam, Sand and for Candlenut is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Esperanza is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Candlenut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Esperanza and Candlenut Physical Information
Esperanza and Candlenut physical information is very important for comparison. Esperanza height is 300.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Candlenut height is 1,370.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm. The color specification of Esperanza and Candlenut are as follows:
Esperanza flower color: Lemon yellow
Esperanza leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Candlenut flower color: White
- Candlenut leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Gray
Care of Esperanza and Candlenut
Care of Esperanza and Candlenut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Esperanza pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Candlenut pruning is done . In summer Esperanza needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Candlenut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.