Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tree
Origin
Europe, Southern Europe
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia
Habitat
gardens, Homesteads, Moist Soils, tropical environments, tropical grasslands
Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
10-12
AHS Heat Zone
10 - 1
12-9
Sunset Zone
Zone 1A
H2, 23, 24
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pink, Rose
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
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
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
-
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Transplanting, Vegetative
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Does not require regular watering
Water daily during growing season
In Summer
Drought Tolerant
Moderate
In Spring
Average Water
Less Watering
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in early spring, Requires very little pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealybugs, Scale
Aphids, Insects
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
-
Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
For treating wrinkles, Moisturizing, used as a dye
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Food for birds
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
-
Cramps, Dermatitis
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Garland, Showy Purposes
Can be made into a herbal tea, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Sauces, Used as firewood
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover, Rock Garden, Wall
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
DAPHNE cneorum
ALEURITES moluccanus
Common Name
Daphne, Garland Flower, Rose Daphne
Candleberry, Candlenut, Kukui
In Hindi
डाफ्ने गुलाब
Aleurites moluccanus
In German
Daphne Rose
Lichtnussbaum
In French
Rose Daphne
Aleurites moluccana
In Spanish
Daphne Rose
Aleurites moluccanus
In Greek
Daphne Rose
Aleurites moluccanus
In Portuguese
Daphne Rose
Nogueira-de-iguape
In Polish
Daphne Rose
Nogueira-de-iguape
In Latin
Daphne Rose
Aleurites moluccanus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malvales
Euphorbiales
Family
Thymelaeaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Rose Daphne and Kukui
Wondering what are the properties of Rose Daphne and Kukui? We provide you with everything About Rose Daphne and Kukui. Rose Daphne doesn't have thorns and Kukui doesn't have thorns. Also Rose Daphne does not have fragrant flowers. Rose Daphne 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 Rose Daphne and Kukui and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Rose Daphne and Kukui
Season and care of Rose Daphne and Kukui is important to know. While considering everything about Rose Daphne and Kukui Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rose Daphne season is Spring, Summer and Winter and Kukui season is Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Rose Daphne is Loam and for Kukui is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Rose Daphne is Neutral and for Kukui is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Rose Daphne and Kukui Physical Information
Rose Daphne and Kukui physical information is very important for comparison. Rose Daphne height is 22.85 cm and width 76.20 cm whereas Kukui height is 1,370.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm. The color specification of Rose Daphne and Kukui are as follows:
Rose Daphne flower color: Pink and Rose
Rose Daphne leaf color: Dark Green
Kukui flower color: White
- Kukui leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Gray
Care of Rose Daphne and Kukui
Care of Rose Daphne and Kukui include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Rose Daphne pruning is done Prune in early spring and Requires very little pruning and Kukui pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Rose Daphne needs Drought Tolerant and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kukui needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering.