Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Woodlands
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
10-12
Sunset Zone
H2, 23, 24
H2, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Gray Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires a lot of watering
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Less Watering
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed
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, Butterflies
Allergy
Nausea, Vomiting
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Moisturizing, used as a dye
Not Available
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cramps, Dermatitis
constipation, Diarrhea, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Fever, Tooth ache
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Sauces, Used as firewood
Making Shampoo, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
ALEURITES moluccanus
ALEURITES moluccanus
Common Name
Candleberry, Candlenut, Kukui
Candleberry, Candlenut, Kukui
In Hindi
Aleurites moluccanus
candlenut पेड़
In German
Lichtnussbaum
Candlenut Baum
In French
Aleurites moluccana
arbre Candlenut
In Spanish
Aleurites moluccanus
árbol candlenut
In Greek
Aleurites moluccanus
candlenut δέντρο
In Portuguese
Nogueira-de-iguape
candlenut árvore
In Polish
Nogueira-de-iguape
Tung Molukański drzewo
In Latin
Aleurites moluccanus
Candlenut ligno
Phylum
Angiosperms
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Order
Euphorbiales
Malpighiales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Genus
Aleurites
Aleurites
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Aleuritideae
Aleuritideae
Subfamily
Crotonoideae
Crotonoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Kukui and Candlenut
Wondering what are the properties of Kukui and Candlenut? We provide you with everything About Kukui and Candlenut. Kukui doesn't have thorns and Candlenut doesn't have thorns. Also Kukui does not have fragrant flowers. Kukui has allergic reactions like Nausea and Vomiting and Candlenut 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 Candlenut and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Kukui and Candlenut
Season and care of Kukui and Candlenut is important to know. While considering everything about Kukui and Candlenut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kukui season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Candlenut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kukui is Loam, Sand and for Candlenut is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kukui is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Candlenut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Kukui and Candlenut Physical Information
Kukui and Candlenut physical information is very important for comparison. Kukui height is 1,370.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Candlenut height is 1,370.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm. The color specification of Kukui and Candlenut are as follows:
Kukui flower color: White
Kukui leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Gray
Candlenut flower color: White
- Candlenut leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Gray
Care of Kukui and Candlenut
Care of Kukui and Candlenut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kukui pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Candlenut pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Kukui needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Candlenut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.