Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
South America, Brazil
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia
Habitat
Humid climates, Tropical regions
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-13
10-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Red
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Summer, Early Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
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
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Fertilizers
Fertilize every three months
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Mites, Scale, Yucca Weevil
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
-
Birds, Butterflies
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Rheumatoid arthritis
constipation, Diarrhea, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Fever, Tooth ache
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Root
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Starch, Used As Food, Used in paper industry
Making Shampoo, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
MANIHOT esculenta
ALEURITES moluccanus
Common Name
Cassava, Manioc, Tapioca Plant, Yuca
Candleberry, Candlenut, Kukui
In Hindi
शकरकंद
candlenut पेड़
In German
Palmlilie
Candlenut Baum
In French
Yucca
arbre Candlenut
In Spanish
Yucca
árbol candlenut
In Greek
Yucca
candlenut δέντρο
In Portuguese
iúca
candlenut árvore
In Polish
yucca
Tung Molukański drzewo
In Latin
Yucca
Candlenut ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Order
Liliales
Malpighiales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Yuca and Candlenut
Wondering what are the properties of Yuca and Candlenut? We provide you with everything About Yuca and Candlenut. Yuca doesn't have thorns and Candlenut doesn't have thorns. Also Yuca does not have fragrant flowers. Yuca 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 Yuca and Candlenut and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Yuca and Candlenut
Season and care of Yuca and Candlenut is important to know. While considering everything about Yuca and Candlenut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Yuca season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Candlenut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Yuca is Loam, Sand and for Candlenut is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Yuca is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Candlenut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Yuca and Candlenut Physical Information
Yuca and Candlenut physical information is very important for comparison. Yuca height is 210.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Candlenut height is 1,370.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm. The color specification of Yuca and Candlenut are as follows:
Care of Yuca and Candlenut
Care of Yuca and Candlenut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Yuca pruning is done and Candlenut pruning is done . In summer Yuca 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.