Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia
Europe, Southern Asia, Western Asia
Types
-
Fernleaf, Superdukat
Habitat
Woodlands
Mediterranean region
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
-9999
Sunset Zone
H2, 23, 24
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Gray Green
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Light Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Light Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season
Do Not over Water, Over-head watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when soil is dry
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
Clay, Loam
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
Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Insects
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bugs, Insects
Allergy
Nausea, Vomiting
Avoid during Pregnancy
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
-
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
Arthritis, Cancer, constipation, Diabetes, Dysentry, Immunity, Indigestion, Insomnia, Menstrual Disorders, Oral health
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Sauces, Used as firewood
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ALEURITES moluccanus
ANETHUM graveolens
Common Name
Candleberry, Candlenut, Kukui
Dill
In Hindi
Aleurites moluccanus
डिल प्लांट
In German
Lichtnussbaum
Dill Pflanze
In French
Aleurites moluccana
Dill usine
In Spanish
Aleurites moluccanus
Dill Planta
In Greek
Aleurites moluccanus
άνηθο φυτών
In Portuguese
Nogueira-de-iguape
Dill Vegetal
In Polish
Nogueira-de-iguape
Dill roślin
In Latin
Aleurites moluccanus
Planta ingratis voratrinis dispensatur
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Euphorbiales
Apiales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Apiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Season and Care of Kukui and Dill
Season and care of Kukui and Dill is important to know. While considering everything about Kukui and Dill Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kukui season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Dill season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kukui is Loam, Sand and for Dill is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Kukui is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Dill is Neutral.
Kukui and Dill Physical Information
Kukui and Dill physical information is very important for comparison. Kukui height is 1,370.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Dill height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Kukui and Dill are as follows:
Kukui flower color: White
Kukui leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Gray
Dill flower color: Yellow and Chartreuse
- Dill leaf color: Light Green and Sea Green
Care of Kukui and Dill
Care of Kukui and Dill include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kukui pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dill 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 Dill needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.