Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Texas
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
10-12
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 4
12-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Orange, Lavender, Plum
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Chocolate
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Spring
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
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
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
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 excessively
Water daily during growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Less Watering
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Moist, Sandy
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Loam, Moist, Sandy
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
-
Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
For treating wrinkles, Moisturizing, used as a dye
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
-
Cramps, Dermatitis
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for making black dye
Can be made into a herbal tea, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Sauces, Used as firewood
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
PROBOSCIDEA louisianica
ALEURITES moluccanus
Common Name
Ram's Horn
Candleberry, Candlenut, Kukui
In Hindi
Proboscidea louisianica
Aleurites moluccanus
In German
Proboscidea louisianica
Lichtnussbaum
In French
PROBOSCIDEA louisianica
Aleurites moluccana
In Spanish
louisianica PROBOSCIDEA
Aleurites moluccanus
In Greek
proboscidea louisianica
Aleurites moluccanus
In Portuguese
proboscidea louisianica
Nogueira-de-iguape
In Polish
Proboscidea louisianica
Nogueira-de-iguape
In Latin
proboscidea louisianica
Aleurites moluccanus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Euphorbiales
Family
Pedaliaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Genus
Proboscidea
Aleurites
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Ram's Horn and Kukui
Wondering what are the properties of Ram's Horn and Kukui? We provide you with everything About Ram's Horn and Kukui. Ram's Horn doesn't have thorns and Kukui doesn't have thorns. Also Ram's Horn does not have fragrant flowers. Ram's Horn has allergic reactions like and Kukui 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 Ram's Horn and Kukui and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Ram's Horn and Kukui
Season and care of Ram's Horn and Kukui is important to know. While considering everything about Ram's Horn and Kukui Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ram's Horn season is Summer and Fall and Kukui season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Ram's Horn is Loam, Sand and for Kukui is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ram's Horn is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Kukui is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Ram's Horn and Kukui Physical Information
Ram's Horn and Kukui physical information is very important for comparison. Ram's Horn height is 30.50 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Kukui height is 1,370.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm. The color specification of Ram's Horn and Kukui are as follows:
Ram's Horn flower color: White, Orange, Lavender and Plum
Ram's Horn leaf color: Green
Kukui flower color: White
- Kukui leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Gray
Care of Ram's Horn and Kukui
Care of Ram's Horn and Kukui include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ram's Horn pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Kukui pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Ram's Horn needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kukui needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering.