Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia
Central Asia
Types
Not Available
not available
Habitat
Woodlands
Dry areas, Hot climate regions, Low annual rainfall regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
8-11
Sunset Zone
H2, 23, 24
16, 17, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
White
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Gray Green
Gold, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Gray Green, Silver, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Gray Green, Silver, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Gray Green, Silver, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
In Summer
Moderate
Adequately
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Put diluted fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Insects
Black Spot, Caterpillars, Gray mold, Leafminers, Mealybugs, Root rot, Stem rot, Thripes, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Nausea, Vomiting
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Moisturizing, used as a dye
Good for the Scalp, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition, Improve skin tone, Natural Sunscreen, Nourishes scalp, Prevents Premature Baldness, Speed hair growth
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Cramps, Dermatitis
Asthma, Cramps, Menopause problems, Menstrual Disorders, Oral health, Respiratory Disorders, Skin Disorders, Skin irritation, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Root, Root bark
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Sauces, Used as firewood
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
ALEURITES moluccanus
HELICHRYSUM thianschanicum
Common Name
Candleberry, Candlenut, Kukui
Licorice Plant
In Hindi
Aleurites moluccanus
मुलैठी
In German
Lichtnussbaum
Lakritze
In French
Aleurites moluccana
réglisse
In Spanish
Aleurites moluccanus
regaliz
In Greek
Aleurites moluccanus
γλυκόρριζα
In Portuguese
Nogueira-de-iguape
alcaçuz
In Polish
Nogueira-de-iguape
lukrecja
In Latin
Aleurites moluccanus
liquorice
Phylum
Angiosperms
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Euphorbiales
Fabales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Aleurites
Glycyrrhiza
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Aleuritideae
Galegeae
Subfamily
Crotonoideae
Faboideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Kukui and Liquorice
Season and care of Kukui and Liquorice is important to know. While considering everything about Kukui and Liquorice Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kukui season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Liquorice season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kukui is Loam, Sand and for Liquorice is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kukui is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Liquorice is Neutral, Alkaline.
Kukui and Liquorice Physical Information
Kukui and Liquorice physical information is very important for comparison. Kukui height is 1,370.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Liquorice height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Kukui and Liquorice are as follows:
Kukui flower color: White
Kukui leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Gray
Liquorice flower color: Yellow
- Liquorice leaf color: Gray Green, Silver and Gray
Care of Kukui and Liquorice
Care of Kukui and Liquorice include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kukui pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Liquorice pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves and Remove shoots. In summer Kukui needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Liquorice needs Adequately and in winter, it needs Average Water.