Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia
Hybrid origin, South America
Types
Not Available
not available
Habitat
Woodlands
Homesteads, Screen Cottage and Informal Garden, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
9-11
Sunset Zone
H2, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White
White, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Gray Green
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Light Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Light Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Light Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green, Burgundy
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Long and slender with very sharp edges
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Corms or bulbs, From Rhizomes, Rhizome division
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Less Watering
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Moist but well drained, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Indirect sunlight, Partial shade
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
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Nausea, Vomiting
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Moisturizing, used as a dye
Not Available
Edible Uses
Sometimes
None
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cramps, Dermatitis
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Not Available
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Sauces, Used as firewood
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Houseplant, Informal Garden
Botanical Name
ALEURITES moluccanus
Bromeliad
Common Name
Candleberry, Candlenut, Kukui
Bromeliad
In Hindi
Aleurites moluccanus
Bromeliad
In German
Lichtnussbaum
Bromeliad
In French
Aleurites moluccana
Bromeliad
In Spanish
Aleurites moluccanus
Bromeliad
In Greek
Aleurites moluccanus
Bromeliad
In Portuguese
Nogueira-de-iguape
Bromeliad
In Polish
Nogueira-de-iguape
Bromeliad
In Latin
Aleurites moluccanus
Bromeliad
Phylum
Angiosperms
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Euphorbiales
Bromeliales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Aleuritideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Crotonoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Kukui and Bromeliad
Wondering what are the properties of Kukui and Bromeliad? We provide you with everything About Kukui and Bromeliad. Kukui doesn't have thorns and Bromeliad doesn't have thorns. Also Kukui does not have fragrant flowers. Kukui has allergic reactions like Nausea and Vomiting and Bromeliad 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 Bromeliad and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Kukui and Bromeliad
Season and care of Kukui and Bromeliad is important to know. While considering everything about Kukui and Bromeliad Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kukui season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bromeliad season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kukui is Loam, Sand and for Bromeliad is Sand while the PH of soil for Kukui is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bromeliad is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Kukui and Bromeliad Physical Information
Kukui and Bromeliad physical information is very important for comparison. Kukui height is 1,370.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Bromeliad height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Kukui and Bromeliad are as follows:
Kukui flower color: White
Kukui leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Gray
Bromeliad flower color: White and Red
- Bromeliad leaf color: Light Green and Burgundy
Care of Kukui and Bromeliad
Care of Kukui and Bromeliad include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kukui pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bromeliad 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 Bromeliad needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.