Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia
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Habitat
Woodlands
Lake Sides, limestone outcrops, Scrubs, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
3-7
Sunset Zone
H2, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Gray Green
Purple, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Red, Orange, Burgundy, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
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Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Narrowly obovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season
Medium
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Less Watering
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Insects
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Nausea, Vomiting
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Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Moisturizing, used as a dye
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Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cramps, Dermatitis
anti-inflammatory, Antitussive, Depurative, Haemostatic, Pectoral
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Sauces, Used as firewood
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Cottage garden, Flower borders
Botanical Name
ALEURITES moluccanus
Aster amellus
Common Name
Candleberry, Candlenut, Kukui
Aster
In Hindi
Aleurites moluccanus
एस्टर
In German
Lichtnussbaum
Astern
In French
Aleurites moluccana
Aster
In Spanish
Aleurites moluccanus
Aster
In Greek
Aleurites moluccanus
αστήρ
In Portuguese
Nogueira-de-iguape
Aster
In Polish
Nogueira-de-iguape
aster
In Latin
Aleurites moluccanus
Aster
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Euphorbiales
Asterales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Aleuritideae
Astereae
Subfamily
Crotonoideae
Asteroideae
Properties of Kukui and Aster
Wondering what are the properties of Kukui and Aster? We provide you with everything About Kukui and Aster. Kukui doesn't have thorns and Aster doesn't have thorns. Also Kukui does not have fragrant flowers. Kukui has allergic reactions like Nausea and Vomiting and Aster has allergic reactions like Nausea 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 Kukui and Aster and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Kukui and Aster
Season and care of Kukui and Aster is important to know. While considering everything about Kukui and Aster Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kukui season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Aster season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kukui is Loam, Sand and for Aster is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kukui is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Aster is Acidic, Neutral.
Kukui and Aster Physical Information
Kukui and Aster physical information is very important for comparison. Kukui height is 1,370.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Aster height is 610.00 cm and width 670.00 cm. The color specification of Kukui and Aster are as follows:
Kukui flower color: White
Kukui leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Gray
Aster flower color: White and Light Pink
- Aster leaf color: Green and Bronze
Care of Kukui and Aster
Care of Kukui and Aster include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kukui pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Aster pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Kukui needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Aster needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.