Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China
Texas, Mexico
Types
European Barberry, Japanese Barberry,
not available
Habitat
Hillside, Woods
Semi desert, shade of desert, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
10-13
Sunset Zone
Not Available
23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Not Applicable
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Dry Conditions
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Cuttings, Divison, Rooted stem cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Keep the Soil well drained, occasional watering once established
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Verticillium Wilt
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry Conditions
Flowers
Showy
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies, Not Available
Allergy
Itchiness, Stomach burn
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Borders, Slopes hedging
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Making cosmetics, Moisturizing
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, High blood pressure, Menstrual Disorders, Upset stomach, Urinary tract problems
Eczema
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
wax
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
BERBERIS soulieana
EUPHORBIA antisyphilitica
Common Name
Barberry
wax plant
In Hindi
Burberry
Candelilla
In German
Burberry
candelilla
In French
Burberry
candelilla
In Spanish
Burberry
candelilla
In Greek
Burberry
candelilla
In Portuguese
Burberry
candelilla
In Polish
kwaśnica
candelilla
In Latin
Barberry
candelilla
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Euphorbiales
Family
Berberidaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Barberry and Candelilla
Wondering what are the properties of Barberry and Candelilla? We provide you with everything About Barberry and Candelilla. Barberry has thorns and Candelilla doesn't have thorns. Also Barberry does not have fragrant flowers. Barberry has allergic reactions like Itchiness and Stomach burn and Candelilla has allergic reactions like Itchiness and Stomach burn. 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 Barberry and Candelilla and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Barberry and Candelilla
Season and care of Barberry and Candelilla is important to know. While considering everything about Barberry and Candelilla Care, growing season is an essential factor. Barberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Candelilla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Barberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Candelilla is Sand while the PH of soil for Barberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Candelilla is Neutral, Alkaline.
Barberry and Candelilla Physical Information
Barberry and Candelilla physical information is very important for comparison. Barberry height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Candelilla height is 45.70 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Barberry and Candelilla are as follows:
Barberry flower color: Yellow
Barberry leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Candelilla flower color: White and Light Pink
- Candelilla leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Barberry and Candelilla
Care of Barberry and Candelilla include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Barberry pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Candelilla pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Barberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Candelilla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.