Lucky Nut Plant
Lucky Nut (Aleurites molucanna) is a tree growing 15-20 feet tall, hardy in USDA zones 10-11, with fast growth in well-drained, sandy soil, requiring full sun and low moisture, and it is neither edible nor medicinal.
Habit
Tree
Height
5 to 8 m
Growth
Fast
Soil
Well-drained, sandy Loam
Shade
Full sun
Moisture
Low
Edible
No
Medicinal
No
Origin
Asia
Climatic Condition
Tropical, Subtropical
Temperature (°)
20°C to 30°C
Humidity (%)
60% to 75
Potting media
50% Loam, 40% Sand, 10% Organic Matter
Fertilizers
Organic Fertilizer
Watering
Regular watering
Plant Weight
2 to 4 kg
Flowering Time
Spring to Fall
Soil Ph level
6.0 to 7.0
Water Ph level
6.0 to 7.0
Soil EC
0.5 to 0.9 mS/cm
Yield Per Plant
10 to 20 kg per plant
NPK ratio
03:02:01
life Span
10 to 20 year
Health Benefits
Oil Production, Nutrient-dense
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
50% loamy soil, 30% compost, 20% sand
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
Fertilize every 4 weeks with a balanced fertilizer.
Common Diseases and Remedies
Improve drainage, reduce watering Prune affected leaves, neem oil spray Insecticidal soap, neem oil Wipe with alcohol, neem oil Increase humidity, neem oil
Fungicides containing metalaxyl Copper-based fungicides Imidacloprid-based insecticides Systemic insecticides like imidacloprid Miticides containing abamectin