Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Western Asia, India
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia
Habitat
Fields, meadows
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
10-12
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
bipinnate
Ovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full 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 Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Runners, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do Not over Water, Drought Tolerant, Requires regular watering
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
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
-
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pest Free
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Beetles, Butterflies, Flies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, conjunctivitis, Rhinitis
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, bowel syndrome, Sedative, Stomachic
constipation, Diarrhea, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Fever, Tooth ache
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Herb
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used in herbal medicines
Making Shampoo, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
MATRICARIA recutita
ALEURITES moluccanus
Common Name
German Chamomile, Scented Mayweed
Candleberry, Candlenut, Kukui
In Hindi
जर्मन कैमोमाइल
candlenut पेड़
In German
Echte Kamille
Candlenut Baum
In French
Matricaria recutita
arbre Candlenut
In Spanish
Matricaria recutita
árbol candlenut
In Greek
γερμανικό χαμομήλι
candlenut δέντρο
In Portuguese
Camomila vulgar
candlenut árvore
In Polish
Rumianek pospolity
Tung Molukański drzewo
In Latin
Matricaria chamomilla
Candlenut ligno
Phylum
Anthophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Order
Asterales
Malpighiales
Family
Asteraceae
Euphorbiaceae
Genus
Matricaria
Aleurites
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Anthemideae
Aleuritideae
Properties of German Chamomile and Candlenut
Wondering what are the properties of German Chamomile and Candlenut? We provide you with everything About German Chamomile and Candlenut. German Chamomile doesn't have thorns and Candlenut doesn't have thorns. Also German Chamomile does not have fragrant flowers. German Chamomile has allergic reactions like Anaphylaxis, Asthma, conjunctivitis and Rhinitis and Candlenut has allergic reactions like Anaphylaxis, Asthma, conjunctivitis and Rhinitis. 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 German Chamomile and Candlenut and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of German Chamomile and Candlenut
Season and care of German Chamomile and Candlenut is important to know. While considering everything about German Chamomile and Candlenut Care, growing season is an essential factor. German Chamomile season is Summer and Fall and Candlenut season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for German Chamomile is Loam, Sand and for Candlenut is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for German Chamomile is Acidic, Neutral and for Candlenut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
German Chamomile and Candlenut Physical Information
German Chamomile and Candlenut physical information is very important for comparison. German Chamomile height is 20.20 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Candlenut height is 1,370.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm. The color specification of German Chamomile and Candlenut are as follows:
German Chamomile flower color: White and Yellow
German Chamomile leaf color: Green
Candlenut flower color: White
- Candlenut leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Gray
Care of German Chamomile and Candlenut
Care of German Chamomile and Candlenut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. German Chamomile pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Candlenut pruning is done . In summer German Chamomile 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.