Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia
Argentina
Types
-
Cylindropuntia spp.
Habitat
Woodlands
Sandy areas, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
9-11
Sunset Zone
H2, 23, 24
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Light Green, Gray Green
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
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
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
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, Do not water frequently, Requires regular 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
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
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Nausea, Vomiting
Erythema, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Moisturizing, used as a dye
-
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cramps, Dermatitis
Burns, Gastrointestinal disorders, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Sauces, Used as firewood
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ALEURITES moluccanus
TEPHROCACTUS articulatus
Common Name
Candleberry, Candlenut, Kukui
Cholla
In Hindi
Aleurites moluccanus
Cholla संयंत्र
In German
Lichtnussbaum
Cholla Pflanzen
In French
Aleurites moluccana
usine de Cholla
In Spanish
Aleurites moluccanus
planta de Cholla
In Greek
Aleurites moluccanus
Cholla φυτών
In Portuguese
Nogueira-de-iguape
planta Salão
In Polish
Nogueira-de-iguape
roślin Hall
In Latin
Aleurites moluccanus
plant Hall
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Euphorbiales
Caryophyllales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Aleurites
Tephrocactus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Aleuritideae
Cylindropuntieae
Subfamily
Crotonoideae
Opuntioideae
Season and Care of Kukui and Cholla
Season and care of Kukui and Cholla is important to know. While considering everything about Kukui and Cholla Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kukui season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cholla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kukui is Loam, Sand and for Cholla is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kukui is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cholla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Kukui and Cholla Physical Information
Kukui and Cholla physical information is very important for comparison. Kukui height is 1,370.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Cholla height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Kukui and Cholla are as follows:
Kukui flower color: White
Kukui leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Gray
Cholla flower color: White and Light Pink
- Cholla leaf color: Green and Olive
Care of Kukui and Cholla
Care of Kukui and Cholla include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kukui pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cholla 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 Cholla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.