Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
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Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-11
10-12
AHS Heat Zone
10 - 2
12-9
Sunset Zone
A3, H1, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Tan, Sandy Brown
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow green, Tan
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early 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
Medium
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
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Farmland
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Bone disorders, Cellular Health, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Skin Disorders
constipation, Diarrhea, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Fever, Tooth ache
Part of Plant Used
Fibre
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Used for its medicinal properties
Making Shampoo, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
X TRITICOSECALE
ALEURITES moluccanus
Common Name
Triticale
Candleberry, Candlenut, Kukui
In Hindi
triticale
candlenut पेड़
In German
Triticale
Candlenut Baum
In French
triticale
arbre Candlenut
In Spanish
triticale
árbol candlenut
In Greek
τριτικάλε
candlenut δέντρο
In Portuguese
triticale
candlenut árvore
In Polish
pszenżyto
Tung Molukański drzewo
In Latin
Triticum
Candlenut ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Order
Agaricales
Malpighiales
Family
Poaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Genus
Triticosecale
Aleurites
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Triticeae
Aleuritideae
Properties of Triticale and Candlenut
Wondering what are the properties of Triticale and Candlenut? We provide you with everything About Triticale and Candlenut. Triticale doesn't have thorns and Candlenut doesn't have thorns. Also Triticale does not have fragrant flowers. Triticale 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 Triticale and Candlenut and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Triticale and Candlenut
Season and care of Triticale and Candlenut is important to know. While considering everything about Triticale and Candlenut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Triticale season is Summer and Fall and Candlenut season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Triticale is Loam, Sand and for Candlenut is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Triticale is Acidic, Neutral and for Candlenut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Triticale and Candlenut Physical Information
Triticale and Candlenut physical information is very important for comparison. Triticale height is 91.40 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Candlenut height is 1,370.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm. The color specification of Triticale and Candlenut are as follows:
Triticale flower color: Yellow
Triticale leaf color: Green and Light Green
Candlenut flower color: White
- Candlenut leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Gray
Care of Triticale and Candlenut
Care of Triticale and Candlenut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Triticale pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Candlenut pruning is done . In summer Triticale 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.