Candlenut Tree
About Candlenut Tree
Candlenut Tree is a super rare houseplant šæ that is easy to grow and needs regular watering to thrive. They do best in long-lasting, direct light āļø and should be less than 1 foot from a window.
Candlenut Tree belongs to the Aleurites genus, and is native to Tropical Asia and Australia.
Taxonomy
Aleurites moluccanus
Aleurites
Euphorbiaceae
Malpighiales
Also known as
Indian-walnut, Kukui, candle-nut, candleberry, candlenut, candlenut-tree and lumbangtree
How to care for Candlenut Tree
Water
How often to water your Candlenut Tree
every 9
Candlenut Tree needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesnāt get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Water 0.5 cups every
9
Light
Check the growing potential in your area
A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.
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Finding light for Candlenut Tree in your home
a window
Candlenut Tree love being close to bright, sunny windows š.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Candlenut Tree does not tolerate low-light š«.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Candlenut Tree in your home š”.
Nutrients
How to fertilize Candlenut Tree
Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil itās likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Candlenut Tree after it doubles in size or once a yearāwhichever comes first.
FAQs
Candlenut Tree is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!
Water Needs
Candlenut Tree prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Sunlight Needs
Candlenut Tree requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive šŖ. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home š”.
Toxicity
Greg does not have confirmed data on this plantās toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, itās always best to consult a medical professional.
If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control atĀ US (800) 222-1222.Ā If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA atĀ US (888) 426-4435.
Growth Pattern
Candlenut Tree will branch off as it grows. To encourage branching, pinch off the newest growth at the tip and the stem will branch off into two.
Growing Outdoors
USDA Hardiness Zone
Candlenut Tree can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 10a-12b. Find your local hardiness zone here.
Care Summary for Candlenut Tree
Candlenut Tree
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 1ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4ā pot your plant is in, and that it doesnāt get direct sunlight.
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