Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Tree
Origin
South America
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia
Types
Grandiflora Petunias, Multiflora Petunias, Wave Petunias, Superbell Petunias, Supertunia Petunias
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Terrestrial
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-10
10-12
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-9
Sunset Zone
not provided
H2, 23, 24
Habit
Not Available
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Golden Green
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Spring, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Pollution
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacterial Blight, Caterpillars, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Spider mites, Thripes, Verticillium Wilt, Viruses
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
constipation, Diarrhea, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Fever, Tooth ache
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Making Shampoo, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Petunia
ALEURITES moluccanus
Common Name
Petunia
Candleberry, Candlenut, Kukui
In Hindi
Petunia
candlenut पेड़
In German
Petunie
Candlenut Baum
In French
Pétunia
arbre Candlenut
In Spanish
Petunia
árbol candlenut
In Greek
πετούνια
candlenut δέντρο
In Portuguese
Petúnia
candlenut árvore
In Polish
Petunia
Tung Molukański drzewo
In Latin
Petunia
Candlenut ligno
Phylum
Streptophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Order
Solanales
Malpighiales
Family
Solanaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Aleuritideae
Subfamily
Petunioideae
Crotonoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Petunia and Candlenut
Wondering what are the properties of Petunia and Candlenut? We provide you with everything About Petunia and Candlenut. Petunia doesn't have thorns and Candlenut doesn't have thorns. Also Petunia does not have fragrant flowers. Petunia has allergic reactions like Not Available and Candlenut has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Petunia and Candlenut and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Petunia and Candlenut
Season and care of Petunia and Candlenut is important to know. While considering everything about Petunia and Candlenut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Petunia season is Summer and Candlenut season is Summer. The type of soil for Petunia is Loamy, Sandy and for Candlenut is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Petunia is Neutral and for Candlenut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Petunia and Candlenut Physical Information
Petunia and Candlenut physical information is very important for comparison. Petunia height is 5.00 cm and width 2.50 cm whereas Candlenut height is 1,370.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm. The color specification of Petunia and Candlenut are as follows:
Petunia flower color: Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White and Yellow
Petunia leaf color: Golden Green
Candlenut flower color: White
- Candlenut leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Gray
Care of Petunia and Candlenut
Care of Petunia and Candlenut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Petunia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Candlenut pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Petunia 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.