Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia, Australia
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia
Habitat
Saline Soils, Sandy areas
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
H2, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Gold, Orange Red
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Chocolate
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
Green
Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full 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
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Remove damaged leaves
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Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Root rot, Snails
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought and Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Dizziness, Throat itching, Vomiting
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Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
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Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, used as a dye
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Environmental Uses
Absorbs greenhouse gases, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Aging, Hair Loss
constipation, Diarrhea, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Fever, Tooth ache
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Making Shampoo, Showy Purposes, Used as Biofuel, 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
Edible, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
CORDIA subcordata
ALEURITES moluccanus
Common Name
Beach Cordia, Island Walnut, Kou, Sea Trumpet
Candleberry, Candlenut, Kukui
In Hindi
Cordia subcordata
candlenut पेड़
In German
Cordia subcordata
Candlenut Baum
In French
Cordia subcordata
arbre Candlenut
In Spanish
Cordia subcordata
árbol candlenut
In Greek
Cordia subcordata
candlenut δέντρο
In Portuguese
Cordia subcordata
candlenut árvore
In Polish
Cordia subcordata
Tung Molukański drzewo
In Latin
Cordia subcordata
Candlenut ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Order
Lamiales
Malpighiales
Family
Boraginaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Kou and Candlenut
Wondering what are the properties of Kou and Candlenut? We provide you with everything About Kou and Candlenut. Kou doesn't have thorns and Candlenut doesn't have thorns. Also Kou does not have fragrant flowers. Kou has allergic reactions like Dizziness, Throat itching and Vomiting and Candlenut has allergic reactions like Dizziness, Throat itching and Vomiting. 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 Kou and Candlenut and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Kou and Candlenut
Season and care of Kou and Candlenut is important to know. While considering everything about Kou and Candlenut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kou season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Candlenut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kou is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Candlenut is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kou is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Candlenut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Kou and Candlenut Physical Information
Kou and Candlenut physical information is very important for comparison. Kou height is 760.00 cm and width 670.00 cm whereas Candlenut height is 1,370.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm. The color specification of Kou and Candlenut are as follows:
Kou flower color: White, Yellow, Gold and Orange Red
Kou leaf color: Green
Candlenut flower color: White
- Candlenut leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Gray
Care of Kou and Candlenut
Care of Kou and Candlenut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kou pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness and Remove damaged leaves and Candlenut pruning is done . In summer Kou 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.