Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia
Mexico, Central America, South America
Habitat
Woodlands
disturbed sites, Farms, Humid climates, Moist Soils, Non-flooded lowland forests, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
10-14
Sunset Zone
H2, 23, 24
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Gray Green
Brown
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
-
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
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 Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Nausea, Vomiting
-
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Moisturizing, used as a dye
-
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cramps, Dermatitis
-
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
-
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Sauces, Used as firewood
Air freshner
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
ALEURITES moluccanus
ROSEODENDRON donnell-smithii
Common Name
Candleberry, Candlenut, Kukui
Gold Tree, Primavera, White-mahogany
In Hindi
Aleurites moluccanus
Primavera plant
In German
Lichtnussbaum
Primavera Pflanzen
In French
Aleurites moluccana
usine de Primavera
In Spanish
Aleurites moluccanus
planta de Primavera
In Greek
Aleurites moluccanus
φυτικών Primavera
In Portuguese
Nogueira-de-iguape
planta de Primavera
In Polish
Nogueira-de-iguape
Primavera roślin
In Latin
Aleurites moluccanus
Primavera herba
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Euphorbiales
Scrophulariales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Bignoniaceae
Genus
Aleurites
Tabebuia Gomes
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Kukui and Primavera
Wondering what are the properties of Kukui and Primavera? We provide you with everything About Kukui and Primavera. Kukui doesn't have thorns and Primavera doesn't have thorns. Also Kukui does not have fragrant flowers. Kukui has allergic reactions like Nausea and Vomiting and Primavera 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 Primavera and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Kukui and Primavera
Season and care of Kukui and Primavera is important to know. While considering everything about Kukui and Primavera Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kukui season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Primavera season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kukui is Loam, Sand and for Primavera is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kukui is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Primavera is Acidic, Neutral.
Kukui and Primavera Physical Information
Kukui and Primavera physical information is very important for comparison. Kukui height is 1,370.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Primavera height is 20.32 cm and width 30.48 cm. The color specification of Kukui and Primavera are as follows:
Kukui flower color: White
Kukui leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Gray
Primavera flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
- Primavera leaf color: Green
Care of Kukui and Primavera
Care of Kukui and Primavera include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kukui pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Primavera 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 Primavera needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.