Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia
South America, Brazil
Habitat
Woodlands
Humid climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
8-13
Sunset Zone
H2, 23, 24
H1, H2, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
White, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Gray Green
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Gray
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season
Do Not 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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize every three months
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Insects
Mealybugs, Mites, Scale, Yucca Weevil
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
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Allergy
Nausea, Vomiting
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Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
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Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Moisturizing, used as a dye
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Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
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Medicinal Uses
Cramps, Dermatitis
anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Rheumatoid arthritis
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Bulbs, Root
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Sauces, Used as firewood
Cosmetics, Starch, Used As Food, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ALEURITES moluccanus
MANIHOT esculenta
Common Name
Candleberry, Candlenut, Kukui
Cassava, Manioc, Tapioca Plant, Yuca
In Hindi
Aleurites moluccanus
शकरकंद
In German
Lichtnussbaum
Palmlilie
In French
Aleurites moluccana
Yucca
In Spanish
Aleurites moluccanus
Yucca
In Greek
Aleurites moluccanus
Yucca
In Portuguese
Nogueira-de-iguape
iúca
In Polish
Nogueira-de-iguape
yucca
In Latin
Aleurites moluccanus
Yucca
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Euphorbiales
Liliales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Properties of Kukui and Yuca
Wondering what are the properties of Kukui and Yuca? We provide you with everything About Kukui and Yuca. Kukui doesn't have thorns and Yuca doesn't have thorns. Also Kukui does not have fragrant flowers. Kukui has allergic reactions like Nausea and Vomiting and Yuca 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 Yuca and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Kukui and Yuca
Season and care of Kukui and Yuca is important to know. While considering everything about Kukui and Yuca Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kukui season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Yuca season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kukui is Loam, Sand and for Yuca is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kukui is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Yuca is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Kukui and Yuca Physical Information
Kukui and Yuca physical information is very important for comparison. Kukui height is 1,370.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Yuca height is 210.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Kukui and Yuca are as follows:
Kukui flower color: White
Kukui leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Gray
Yuca flower color: White and Red
- Yuca leaf color: Green
Care of Kukui and Yuca
Care of Kukui and Yuca include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kukui pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Yuca pruning is done . In summer Kukui needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Yuca needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.