Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia, Australia
Types
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Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Woodlands
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
10-15
Sunset Zone
H2, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
White, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Gray Green
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Red, Purple, Dark Green, Pink, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Red, Purple, Dark Green, Pink, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Red, Purple, Dark Green, Pink, Crimson, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Red, Purple, Dark Green, Pink, Crimson, Dark Red
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season
-
In Summer
Moderate
Average Water
In Spring
Less Watering
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
-
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Nausea, Vomiting
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
-
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Moisturizing, used as a dye
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cramps, Dermatitis
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Sauces, Used as firewood
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
-
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
ALEURITES moluccanus
CORDYLINE fruticosa
Common Name
Candleberry, Candlenut, Kukui
Good Luck Tree, Hawaiian Ti, Tiplant
In Hindi
Aleurites moluccanus
Hydrangea
In German
Lichtnussbaum
Hortensie
In French
Aleurites moluccana
Hortensia
In Spanish
Aleurites moluccanus
Hortensia
In Greek
Aleurites moluccanus
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Nogueira-de-iguape
Hortênsia
In Polish
Nogueira-de-iguape
Hortensja
In Latin
Aleurites moluccanus
Hibiscus
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Kukui and Good Luck Tree
Season and care of Kukui and Good Luck Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Kukui and Good Luck Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kukui season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Good Luck Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kukui is Loam, Sand and for Good Luck Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kukui is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Good Luck Tree is Neutral, Alkaline.
Kukui and Good Luck Tree Physical Information
Kukui and Good Luck Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Kukui height is 1,370.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Good Luck Tree height is 320.00 cm and width 165.00 cm. The color specification of Kukui and Good Luck Tree are as follows:
Kukui flower color: White
Kukui leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Gray
Good Luck Tree flower color: White and Purple
- Good Luck Tree leaf color: Red, Purple, Dark Green, Pink and Dark Red
Care of Kukui and Good Luck Tree
Care of Kukui and Good Luck Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kukui pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Good Luck Tree 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 Good Luck Tree needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.