Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tree
Origin
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia
Habitat
Alpine Meadows, meadows, Mountains, stream banks
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
10-12
Sunset Zone
21,22
H2, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Crimson, Pink, Red, Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas, Shallow soil
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, From bulbs
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, occasional watering once established
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, Organic Flower Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Pink Root, Red blotch, Root rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Red eyes, Vomiting, wheezing
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
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Beauty Benefits
Good Cleanser, Good for the Scalp
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antifungal, Anti-oxidant, Eczema, hemorrhoids
constipation, Diarrhea, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Fever, Tooth ache
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Stem
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Making Shampoo, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Spigelia marilandica
ALEURITES moluccanus
Common Name
Woodland pinkroot, Indian pink
Candleberry, Candlenut, Kukui
In Hindi
pinkroot
candlenut पेड़
In German
Spigelia
Candlenut Baum
In French
Spigelia
arbre Candlenut
In Spanish
Spigelia
árbol candlenut
In Greek
Spigelia
candlenut δέντρο
In Portuguese
Spigelia
candlenut árvore
In Polish
Spigelia
Tung Molukański drzewo
In Latin
Spigelia
Candlenut ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Order
Gentianales
Malpighiales
Family
Loganiceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Pinkroot and Candlenut
Season and care of Pinkroot and Candlenut is important to know. While considering everything about Pinkroot and Candlenut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pinkroot season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Candlenut season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pinkroot is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Candlenut is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pinkroot is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Candlenut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pinkroot and Candlenut Physical Information
Pinkroot and Candlenut physical information is very important for comparison. Pinkroot height is 91.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Candlenut height is 1,370.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm. The color specification of Pinkroot and Candlenut are as follows:
Pinkroot flower color: Crimson, Pink, Red and Yellow
Pinkroot leaf color: Green
Candlenut flower color: White
- Candlenut leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Gray
Care of Pinkroot and Candlenut
Care of Pinkroot and Candlenut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pinkroot pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Candlenut pruning is done . In summer Pinkroot 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.