Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
-
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia
Types
Beaumont, Maroochy
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USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
10-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 9, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Chocolate
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Copper
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Copper
Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
-
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Water daily during growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Less Watering
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, fungus, Mites, Scale, Thripes
Aphids, Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
-
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
breathing problems, cramps, Diarrhea, Itchiness, Itchy eyes, Mouth itching, Nausea, Throat itching, Vomiting
Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
For treating wrinkles, Moisturizing, used as a dye
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
-
Cramps, Dermatitis
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Can be made into a herbal tea, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Sauces, Used as firewood
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
MACADAMIA 'Beaumont'
ALEURITES moluccanus
Common Name
Macadamia
Candleberry, Candlenut, Kukui
In Hindi
Macadamia
Aleurites moluccanus
In German
Macadamia
Lichtnussbaum
In French
Macadamia
Aleurites moluccana
In Spanish
Macadamia
Aleurites moluccanus
In Greek
Macadamia
Aleurites moluccanus
In Portuguese
Macadamia
Nogueira-de-iguape
In Polish
Macadamia
Nogueira-de-iguape
In Latin
Macadamia
Aleurites moluccanus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Proteales
Euphorbiales
Family
Proteaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Genus
Macadamia
Aleurites
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Macadamia and Kukui
Wondering what are the properties of Macadamia and Kukui? We provide you with everything About Macadamia and Kukui. Macadamia doesn't have thorns and Kukui doesn't have thorns. Also Macadamia does not have fragrant flowers. Macadamia has allergic reactions like breathing problems, cramps, Diarrhea, Itchiness, Itchy eyes, Mouth itching, Nausea, Throat itching and Vomiting and Kukui has allergic reactions like breathing problems, cramps, Diarrhea, Itchiness, Itchy eyes, Mouth itching, Nausea, Throat itching 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 Macadamia and Kukui and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Macadamia and Kukui
Season and care of Macadamia and Kukui is important to know. While considering everything about Macadamia and Kukui Care, growing season is an essential factor. Macadamia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Kukui season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Macadamia is Loam, Sand and for Kukui is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Macadamia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Kukui is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Macadamia and Kukui Physical Information
Macadamia and Kukui physical information is very important for comparison. Macadamia height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Kukui height is 1,370.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm. The color specification of Macadamia and Kukui are as follows:
Macadamia flower color: Pink and Light Pink
Macadamia leaf color: Dark Green and Copper
Kukui flower color: White
- Kukui leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Gray
Care of Macadamia and Kukui
Care of Macadamia and Kukui include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Macadamia pruning is done Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Kukui pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Macadamia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kukui needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering.