Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia
Eastern Africa, Southern Africa
Types
-
Epigeal, Hypogeal
Habitat
Woodlands
Coastal sand dunes, Wild
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
10-15
Sunset Zone
H2, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Red, Green, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Light Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Reniform
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
reseeds, root cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season
Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Less Watering
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
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
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
-
Allergy
Nausea, Vomiting
Kidney Disease
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Formal Garden, Hanging Basket
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
-
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Beans
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Sauces, Used as firewood
Basketary, Edible seed
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ALEURITES moluccanus
COTYLEDON
Common Name
Candleberry, Candlenut, Kukui
Pig's ear, Dog's ear
In Hindi
Aleurites moluccanus
बीजपत्र
In German
Lichtnussbaum
Cotyledon
In French
Aleurites moluccana
Cotyledon
In Spanish
Aleurites moluccanus
Cotyledon
In Greek
Aleurites moluccanus
κοτυληδών kotylēdōn
In Portuguese
Nogueira-de-iguape
Cotyledon
In Polish
Nogueira-de-iguape
Liścień
In Latin
Aleurites moluccanus
Cotyledon
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Euphorbiales
Rosales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Crassulaceae
Genus
Aleurites
Cotyledon L.
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Rosids
Properties of Kukui and Cotyledon
Wondering what are the properties of Kukui and Cotyledon? We provide you with everything About Kukui and Cotyledon. Kukui doesn't have thorns and Cotyledon doesn't have thorns. Also Kukui does not have fragrant flowers. Kukui has allergic reactions like Nausea and Vomiting and Cotyledon 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 Cotyledon and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Kukui and Cotyledon
Season and care of Kukui and Cotyledon is important to know. While considering everything about Kukui and Cotyledon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kukui season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cotyledon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kukui is Loam, Sand and for Cotyledon is Sand while the PH of soil for Kukui is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cotyledon is Neutral.
Kukui and Cotyledon Physical Information
Kukui and Cotyledon physical information is very important for comparison. Kukui height is 1,370.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Cotyledon height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Kukui and Cotyledon are as follows:
Kukui flower color: White
Kukui leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Gray
Cotyledon flower color: Yellow, Red, Green and Orange
- Cotyledon leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Kukui and Cotyledon
Care of Kukui and Cotyledon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kukui pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cotyledon 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 Cotyledon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.