Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Cactus, Spurge
Origin
Central America, South America
Not Available
Types
Not Available
not available
Habitat
Dry areas, Well Drained, Woodlands
Desert, Semi arid regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Pink
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oval
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Not Available
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Not Available
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun, Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Needs very little water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Type
Dry, Sandy
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
In Early Autumn, Prune in winter, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune ocassionally, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Complete balanced fertilizer, iron-rich fertilizer
Does not require fertilizer once established
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Red blotch, Whiteflies
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Wind
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Showy Fruit
Yes
Not Available
Edible Fruit
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Not Available
Showy Foliage
Yes
Not Available
Showy Bark
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Invasive
No
Not Available
Self-Sowing
Yes
Not Available
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, pollinators
Insects, Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Nesting sites for birds, Windbreak
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Arthritis, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fertility, Fever, Inflammation, Kidney problems, scurvy, Urinary tract problems, Vitamin C
Unknown
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Root
Leaf Stalks
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for making hedge
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Not Available
Botanical Name
Malpighia emarginata
PACHYCEREUS weberi
Common Name
Barbados cherry, West Indian cherry and wild crepe myrtle
candelabro
In Hindi
Acerola Tree
candelabro
In German
Acerola Baum
candelabro
In French
Acerola Arbre
candelabro
In Spanish
Árbol de acerola
candelabro
In Greek
Acerola Δέντρο
candelabro
In Portuguese
Árvore acerola
candelabro
In Polish
Acerola Drzewo
candelabro
In Latin
Acerola ligno
candelabro
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Caryophyllales
Family
Malpighiaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Malpighia
Browningia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available, Paperveroideae
Cactoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Acerola and Candelabro
Wondering what are the properties of Acerola and Candelabro? We provide you with everything About Acerola and Candelabro. Acerola doesn't have thorns and Candelabro doesn't have thorns. Also Acerola does not have fragrant flowers. Acerola has allergic reactions like Pollen and Candelabro has allergic reactions like Pollen. 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 Acerola and Candelabro and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Acerola and Candelabro
Season and care of Acerola and Candelabro is important to know. While considering everything about Acerola and Candelabro Care, growing season is an essential factor. Acerola season is Spring and Summer and Candelabro season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Acerola is Loam, Sand and for Candelabro is Not Available while the PH of soil for Acerola is Alkaline and for Candelabro is Not Available.
Acerola and Candelabro Physical Information
Acerola and Candelabro physical information is very important for comparison. Acerola height is 457.20 cm and width 243.84 cm whereas Candelabro height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Acerola and Candelabro are as follows:
Acerola flower color: Pink
Acerola leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Candelabro flower color: Not Available
- Candelabro leaf color: Not Available
Care of Acerola and Candelabro
Care of Acerola and Candelabro include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Acerola pruning is done In Early Autumn, Prune in winter, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Candelabro pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Acerola needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Candelabro needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.