Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Perennial
  
Tree
  
Origin
World, Pandemic, North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
  
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia
  
Types
Alizes
Bumblebee Deelite
Maui Moonlight
Langport Wren
Sarah Taylor
Titan's Glory
Thornbird
Jane Phillips
Orinoco Flow
  
Not Available
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
gardens, Hillside, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, Wet forest
  
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
  
10-12
  
AHS Heat Zone
-9999
  
12-9
  
Sunset Zone
Not Available
  
H2, 23, 24
  
Habit
Clump-Forming
  
Oval or Rounded
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
Not Available
  
1,370.00 cm
  
31
Minimum Width
Not Available
  
1,520.00 cm
  
10
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Coral, Peach, Burgundy, Lavender, Plum, Orange Red, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Chocolate, Black
  
White
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Light Green, Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
  
Green, Gray Green, Gray
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
  
Green, Gray Green, Gray
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
  
Green, Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
  
Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
  
Ovate
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Not Available
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Very Fast
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Not Available
  
Indeterminate
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
  
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Stem Planting
  
Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering, Keep ground moist, Water when soil is dry
  
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
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Pruning
Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires very little pruning
  
No pruning needed
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Diseases, Fungal Diseases, Viruses
  
Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Yes
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
Yes
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
  
Birds, Butterflies
  
Allergy
Asthma
  
Not Available
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
  
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
  
constipation, Diarrhea, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Fever, Tooth ache
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Rhizomes, Root
  
Fruits, Seeds
  
Other Uses
Making Perfumes, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as a sedative, Used as essential oil
  
Making Shampoo, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Used As Food
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
  
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
IRIS
  
ALEURITES moluccanus
  
Common Name
Iris
  
Candleberry, Candlenut, Kukui
  
In Hindi
Iris
  
candlenut पेड़
  
In German
Iris
  
Candlenut Baum
  
In French
Iris
  
arbre Candlenut
  
In Spanish
Iris
  
árbol candlenut
  
In Greek
Ίρις
  
candlenut δέντρο
  
In Portuguese
Íris
  
candlenut árvore
  
In Polish
Irys
  
Tung Molukański drzewo
  
In Latin
Iris
  
Candlenut ligno
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Tracheophyta
  
Spermatophyta
  
Class
Liliopsida
  
Dicotyledonae
  
Order
Asparagales
  
Malpighiales
  
Family
Iridaceae
  
Euphorbiaceae
  
Genus
Iris
  
Aleurites
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Irideae
  
Aleuritideae
  
Subfamily
Iridoideae
  
Crotonoideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Iris and Candlenut
Season and care of Iris and Candlenut is important to know. While considering everything about Iris and Candlenut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Iris season is Not Available and Candlenut season is Not Available. The type of soil for Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Candlenut is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Candlenut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Iris and Candlenut Physical Information
Iris and Candlenut physical information is very important for comparison. Iris height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Candlenut height is 1,370.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm. The color specification of Iris and Candlenut are as follows:
Iris flower color: White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Coral, Peach, Burgundy, Lavender, Plum, Orange Red, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Chocolate and Black
Iris leaf color: Not Available
Candlenut flower color: White
- Candlenut leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Gray
Care of Iris and Candlenut
Care of Iris and Candlenut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Iris pruning is done Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires very little pruning and Candlenut pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Iris 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.