Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Tree
Origin
North America, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia
Habitat
Tropical regions
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
10-12
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Ivory, White
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
-
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, 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, Alkaline
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, Apply 10-10-10 amount, Fertilzer with low nitrogen content
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Attracts
-
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
constipation, Diarrhea, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Fever, Tooth ache
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
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, Rock Garden, Wall
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Hatiora salicornioides
ALEURITES moluccanus
Common Name
dancing bones cactus, drunkard's dream, spice cactus
Candleberry, Candlenut, Kukui
In Hindi
Hatiora
candlenut पेड़
In German
Hatiora
Candlenut Baum
In French
Hatiora
arbre Candlenut
In Spanish
Hatiora
árbol candlenut
In Greek
Hatiora
candlenut δέντρο
In Portuguese
Hatiora
candlenut árvore
In Polish
hatiora
Tung Molukański drzewo
In Latin
Hatiora
Candlenut ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Order
Caryophyllales
Malpighiales
Family
Cactaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Rhipsalideae
Aleuritideae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Crotonoideae
Properties of Hatiora and Candlenut
Wondering what are the properties of Hatiora and Candlenut? We provide you with everything About Hatiora and Candlenut. Hatiora has thorns and Candlenut doesn't have thorns. Also Hatiora does not have fragrant flowers. Hatiora 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 Hatiora and Candlenut and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Hatiora and Candlenut
Season and care of Hatiora and Candlenut is important to know. While considering everything about Hatiora and Candlenut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hatiora season is and Candlenut season is . The type of soil for Hatiora is Loam, Sand and for Candlenut is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hatiora is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Candlenut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Hatiora and Candlenut Physical Information
Hatiora and Candlenut physical information is very important for comparison. Hatiora height is 10.00 cm and width 10.00 cm whereas Candlenut height is 1,370.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm. The color specification of Hatiora and Candlenut are as follows:
Care of Hatiora and Candlenut
Care of Hatiora and Candlenut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hatiora pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Candlenut pruning is done . In summer Hatiora 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.