Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Habitat
Woodlands
Fertile bottom land, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
10-12
Sunset Zone
H2, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Gray Green
Purple, Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Cuneate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Rooted stem cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
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
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
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
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Allergy
Nausea, Vomiting
Rhinitis
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
Acne, Bleeding, Eye Problems, Stomach Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
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
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
ALEURITES moluccanus
SYMPLOCOS racemosa
Common Name
Candleberry, Candlenut, Kukui
Lodh Tree
Lotus Bark
In Hindi
Aleurites moluccanus
Tilaka
In German
Lichtnussbaum
Tilapia
In French
Aleurites moluccana
Tilapia
In Spanish
Aleurites moluccanus
tilapia
In Greek
Aleurites moluccanus
tilaka
In Portuguese
Nogueira-de-iguape
tilaka
In Polish
Nogueira-de-iguape
tilakiem
In Latin
Aleurites moluccanus
tilaka
Phylum
Angiosperms
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Euphorbiales
Ebenales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Symplocaceae
Genus
Aleurites
Symplocos
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Kukui and Tilaka
Wondering what are the properties of Kukui and Tilaka? We provide you with everything About Kukui and Tilaka. Kukui doesn't have thorns and Tilaka doesn't have thorns. Also Kukui does not have fragrant flowers. Kukui has allergic reactions like Nausea and Vomiting and Tilaka 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 Tilaka and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Kukui and Tilaka
Season and care of Kukui and Tilaka is important to know. While considering everything about Kukui and Tilaka Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kukui season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tilaka season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kukui is Loam, Sand and for Tilaka is Loam while the PH of soil for Kukui is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tilaka is Acidic, Neutral.
Kukui and Tilaka Physical Information
Kukui and Tilaka physical information is very important for comparison. Kukui height is 1,370.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Tilaka height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Kukui and Tilaka are as follows:
Kukui flower color: White
Kukui leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Gray
Tilaka flower color: White and Ivory
- Tilaka leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Kukui and Tilaka
Care of Kukui and Tilaka include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kukui pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tilaka 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 Tilaka needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.