Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia
Europe, Western Asia, India
Habitat
Woodlands
Fields, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
-9999
Sunset Zone
H2, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Gray Green
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
bipinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Runners, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do Not over Water, Drought Tolerant, 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
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
Pest Free
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
Bees, Beetles, Butterflies, Flies
Allergy
Nausea, Vomiting
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, conjunctivitis, Rhinitis
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
Antispasmodic, bowel syndrome, Sedative, Stomachic
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Herb
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Sauces, Used as firewood
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Cutflower, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ALEURITES moluccanus
MATRICARIA recutita
Common Name
Candleberry, Candlenut, Kukui
German Chamomile, Scented Mayweed
In Hindi
Aleurites moluccanus
जर्मन कैमोमाइल
In German
Lichtnussbaum
Echte Kamille
In French
Aleurites moluccana
Matricaria recutita
In Spanish
Aleurites moluccanus
Matricaria recutita
In Greek
Aleurites moluccanus
γερμανικό χαμομήλι
In Portuguese
Nogueira-de-iguape
Camomila vulgar
In Polish
Nogueira-de-iguape
Rumianek pospolity
In Latin
Aleurites moluccanus
Matricaria chamomilla
Phylum
Angiosperms
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Euphorbiales
Asterales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Aleurites
Matricaria
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
-
Tribe
Aleuritideae
Anthemideae
Season and Care of Kukui and German Chamomile
Season and care of Kukui and German Chamomile is important to know. While considering everything about Kukui and German Chamomile Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kukui season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and German Chamomile season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kukui is Loam, Sand and for German Chamomile is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kukui is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for German Chamomile is Acidic, Neutral.
Kukui and German Chamomile Physical Information
Kukui and German Chamomile physical information is very important for comparison. Kukui height is 1,370.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas German Chamomile height is 20.20 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Kukui and German Chamomile are as follows:
Kukui flower color: White
Kukui leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Gray
German Chamomile flower color: White and Yellow
- German Chamomile leaf color: Green
Care of Kukui and German Chamomile
Care of Kukui and German Chamomile include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kukui pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and German Chamomile 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 German Chamomile needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.