Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Northern Europe, Western Europe, Russia/Siberia
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia
Types
Stipa Pennata, Stipa Gigantea, Stipa Capillata
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Habitat
meadows, Slopes
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
10-12
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Ivory, Light Green, Silver
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Ivory, Silver
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Ovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires a lot of watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
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
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Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
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Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
-
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Ground Cover
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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constipation, Diarrhea, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Fever, Tooth ache
Part of Plant Used
Fibre
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
suitable for cutting, used for making high quality paper
Making Shampoo, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
STIPA capillata 'Bridal Veil'
ALEURITES moluccanus
Common Name
Bridal Veil Needle Grass
Candleberry, Candlenut, Kukui
In Hindi
Needle Grass
candlenut पेड़
In German
Nadel- Gras
Candlenut Baum
In French
aiguille Herbe
arbre Candlenut
In Spanish
Hierba de aguja
árbol candlenut
In Greek
βελόνα Grass
candlenut δέντρο
In Portuguese
agulha Relva
candlenut árvore
In Polish
igła do trawy
Tung Molukański drzewo
In Latin
acus Grass
Candlenut ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Dicotyledonae
Order
Cyperales
Malpighiales
Family
Poaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Stipeae
Aleuritideae
Subfamily
Pooideae
Crotonoideae
Properties of Needle Grass and Candlenut
Wondering what are the properties of Needle Grass and Candlenut? We provide you with everything About Needle Grass and Candlenut. Needle Grass doesn't have thorns and Candlenut doesn't have thorns. Also Needle Grass does not have fragrant flowers. Needle Grass has allergic reactions like and Candlenut has allergic reactions like . 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 Needle Grass and Candlenut and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Needle Grass and Candlenut
Season and care of Needle Grass and Candlenut is important to know. While considering everything about Needle Grass and Candlenut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Needle Grass season is Summer and Fall and Candlenut season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Needle Grass is Clay, Loam and for Candlenut is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Needle Grass is Neutral, Alkaline and for Candlenut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Needle Grass and Candlenut Physical Information
Needle Grass and Candlenut physical information is very important for comparison. Needle Grass height is 76.20 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Candlenut height is 1,370.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm. The color specification of Needle Grass and Candlenut are as follows:
Needle Grass flower color: Ivory, Light Green and Silver
Needle Grass leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Candlenut flower color: White
- Candlenut leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Gray
Care of Needle Grass and Candlenut
Care of Needle Grass and Candlenut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Needle Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Candlenut pruning is done . In summer Needle Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Candlenut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.