Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia
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Types
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Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Woodlands
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
3-9
Sunset Zone
H2, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Mat-forming
Flower Color
White
Light Blue, Dark Blue
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Gray Green
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Green, Pink, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Green, Pink, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green, Pink, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green, Pink, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season
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In Summer
Moderate
Average Water
In Spring
Less Watering
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full 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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Nausea, Vomiting
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
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Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Moisturizing, used as a dye
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cramps, Dermatitis
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Sauces, Used as firewood
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
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Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
ALEURITES moluccanus
AJUGA 'Rainbow'
Common Name
Candleberry, Candlenut, Kukui
Bugleweed, Rainbow Bugleweed
In Hindi
Aleurites moluccanus
Hydrangea
In German
Lichtnussbaum
Hortensie
In French
Aleurites moluccana
Hortensia
In Spanish
Aleurites moluccanus
Hortensia
In Greek
Aleurites moluccanus
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Nogueira-de-iguape
Hortênsia
In Polish
Nogueira-de-iguape
Hortensja
In Latin
Aleurites moluccanus
Hibiscus
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Kukui and Bugleweed
Season and care of Kukui and Bugleweed is important to know. While considering everything about Kukui and Bugleweed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kukui season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bugleweed season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kukui is Loam, Sand and for Bugleweed is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kukui is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bugleweed is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Kukui and Bugleweed Physical Information
Kukui and Bugleweed physical information is very important for comparison. Kukui height is 1,370.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Bugleweed height is 10.20 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Kukui and Bugleweed are as follows:
Kukui flower color: White
Kukui leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Gray
Bugleweed flower color: Light Blue and Dark Blue
- Bugleweed leaf color: Green, Pink, Bronze and Ivory
Care of Kukui and Bugleweed
Care of Kukui and Bugleweed include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kukui pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bugleweed 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 Bugleweed needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.