Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, China
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia
Types
Castellana
Joppa
Mosambi
Narinja
Verna
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Habitat
Farms, Warmer regions
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
10-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Orange, Orange Red
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
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
Light Green
Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter, Indeterminate
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
Do not water frequently, Requires watering in the growing season, Water every two or three days during warmer months
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
Acidic, Neutral
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 damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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constipation, Diarrhea, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Fever, Tooth ache
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Culinary use
Making Shampoo, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
CITRUS sinensis 'Budd'
ALEURITES moluccanus
Common Name
Orange
Candleberry, Candlenut, Kukui
In Hindi
नारंगी
candlenut पेड़
In German
Orange
Candlenut Baum
In French
Orange
arbre Candlenut
In Spanish
naranja
árbol candlenut
In Greek
Πορτοκάλι
candlenut δέντρο
In Portuguese
laranja
candlenut árvore
In Polish
Pomarańczowy
Tung Molukański drzewo
In Latin
aurantiaco
Candlenut ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Order
Sapindales
Malpighiales
Family
Rutaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Citreae
Aleuritideae
Subfamily
Aurantioideae
Crotonoideae
Properties of Orange and Candlenut
Wondering what are the properties of Orange and Candlenut? We provide you with everything About Orange and Candlenut. Orange has thorns and Candlenut doesn't have thorns. Also Orange does not have fragrant flowers. Orange 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 Orange and Candlenut and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Orange and Candlenut
Season and care of Orange and Candlenut is important to know. While considering everything about Orange and Candlenut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Orange season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Candlenut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Orange is Loam, Sand and for Candlenut is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Orange is Acidic, Neutral and for Candlenut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Orange and Candlenut Physical Information
Orange and Candlenut physical information is very important for comparison. Orange height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Candlenut height is 1,370.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm. The color specification of Orange and Candlenut are as follows:
Orange flower color: White
Orange leaf color: Dark Green
Candlenut flower color: White
- Candlenut leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Gray
Care of Orange and Candlenut
Care of Orange and Candlenut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Orange pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Candlenut pruning is done . In summer Orange 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.