Life Span
Biennial and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tree
Origin
China, Japan
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia
Types
Daphne odora,Daphne. mezereum.,Daphne transatlantica
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Habitat
shade of upland trees
Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
10-12
Sunset Zone
21,22
H2, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Pink, Rose
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
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
feather-shaped
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
-
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Water daily during growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Less Watering
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
poisonous if ingested
Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Woodland margins
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
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For treating wrinkles, Moisturizing, used as a dye
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Antiphlogistic, Antispasmodic, Depurative, Opthalmic
Cramps, Dermatitis
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Making Perfumes
Can be made into a herbal tea, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Sauces, Used as firewood
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
DAPHNE odora
ALEURITES moluccanus
Common Name
winter daphne
Candleberry, Candlenut, Kukui
In Hindi
winter daphne
Aleurites moluccanus
In German
Daphne odora
Lichtnussbaum
In French
Daphne odora
Aleurites moluccana
In Spanish
Daphne odora
Aleurites moluccanus
In Greek
Daphne odora
Aleurites moluccanus
In Portuguese
Daphne odora
Nogueira-de-iguape
In Polish
Daphne odora
Nogueira-de-iguape
In Latin
Daphne odora
Aleurites moluccanus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Rosopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malvales
Euphorbiales
Family
Thymelaeaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
Crotonoideae
Properties of Winter Daphne and Kukui
Wondering what are the properties of Winter Daphne and Kukui? We provide you with everything About Winter Daphne and Kukui. Winter Daphne doesn't have thorns and Kukui doesn't have thorns. Also Winter Daphne does not have fragrant flowers. Winter Daphne has allergic reactions like poisonous if ingested and Kukui has allergic reactions like poisonous if ingested. 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 Winter Daphne and Kukui and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Winter Daphne and Kukui
Season and care of Winter Daphne and Kukui is important to know. While considering everything about Winter Daphne and Kukui Care, growing season is an essential factor. Winter Daphne season is Spring and Winter and Kukui season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Winter Daphne is Loam, Sand and for Kukui is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Winter Daphne is Neutral and for Kukui is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Winter Daphne and Kukui Physical Information
Winter Daphne and Kukui physical information is very important for comparison. Winter Daphne height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Kukui height is 1,370.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm. The color specification of Winter Daphne and Kukui are as follows:
Winter Daphne flower color: White, Pink and Rose
Winter Daphne leaf color: Dark Green
Kukui flower color: White
- Kukui leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Gray
Care of Winter Daphne and Kukui
Care of Winter Daphne and Kukui include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Winter Daphne 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 Winter Daphne needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kukui needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering.