Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia
Habitat
along watercourse, Banks, Lake Sides, Near ponds
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
10-12
Sunset Zone
21,22
H2, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Red
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Dark Red
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Dark Red
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Gray Green, Dark Red
Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
In Water
Ground
How to Plant?
Spores
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep immersed in water
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
-
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
-
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Frogs
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Water gardening
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
constipation, Diarrhea, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Fever, Tooth ache
Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Spores
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Starch
Making Shampoo, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Water Gardens
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
MARSILEA mutica
ALEURITES moluccanus
Common Name
Banded Nardoo, Banded Water Clover, Pepperwort
Candleberry, Candlenut, Kukui
In Hindi
Pepperwort
candlenut पेड़
In German
Pepperwort
Candlenut Baum
In French
Pepperwort
arbre Candlenut
In Spanish
Pepperwort
árbol candlenut
In Greek
Pepperwort
candlenut δέντρο
In Portuguese
Pepperwort
candlenut árvore
In Polish
Pepperwort
Tung Molukański drzewo
In Latin
Pepperwort
Candlenut ligno
Phylum
Charophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Equisetopsida
Dicotyledonae
Family
Marsileaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Lapidieae
Aleuritideae
Properties of Pepperwort and Candlenut
Wondering what are the properties of Pepperwort and Candlenut? We provide you with everything About Pepperwort and Candlenut. Pepperwort doesn't have thorns and Candlenut doesn't have thorns. Also Pepperwort does not have fragrant flowers. Pepperwort 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 Pepperwort and Candlenut and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pepperwort and Candlenut
Season and care of Pepperwort and Candlenut is important to know. While considering everything about Pepperwort and Candlenut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pepperwort season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Candlenut season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pepperwort is Loam, Sand and for Candlenut is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pepperwort is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Candlenut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pepperwort and Candlenut Physical Information
Pepperwort and Candlenut physical information is very important for comparison. Pepperwort height is 250.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Candlenut height is 1,370.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm. The color specification of Pepperwort and Candlenut are as follows:
Care of Pepperwort and Candlenut
Care of Pepperwort and Candlenut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pepperwort pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Candlenut pruning is done . In summer Pepperwort 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.