Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico
Hybrid origin, Southwestern United States
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, subtropical regions
riparian zones, Semi desert, Upland
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
8-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-1
Sunset Zone
12, 13
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brown
creamy white
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Oblanceolate , Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
root cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Needs very little water
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut back old stems to the ground, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
can go long without fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mites
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Heat And Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Nutritive
anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, cholesterol-lowering
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Twigs
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Can be made into a herbal tea
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Rock Garden, Wall
Groundcover
Botanical Name
Araucaria angustifolia
BACCHARIS 'Centennial'
Common Name
candelabra tree, Parana pine, Brazilian pine
desert broom , broom baccharis , greasewood
In Hindi
candelabra
desert broom
In German
Kandelaber
Wüste Besen
In French
candélabre
desert broom
In Spanish
Candelabra
escoba del desierto
In Greek
μανουάλια
desert broom
In Portuguese
Candelabra
vassoura do deserto
In Polish
świeczniki
desert broom
In Latin
candelabra
desert broom
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Araucariaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Araucaria
Baccharis
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Astereae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Candelabra and Desert Broom
Wondering what are the properties of Candelabra and Desert Broom? We provide you with everything About Candelabra and Desert Broom. Candelabra has thorns and Desert Broom doesn't have thorns. Also Candelabra does not have fragrant flowers. Candelabra has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Desert Broom has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions. 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 Candelabra and Desert Broom and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Candelabra and Desert Broom
Season and care of Candelabra and Desert Broom is important to know. While considering everything about Candelabra and Desert Broom Care, growing season is an essential factor. Candelabra season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Desert Broom season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Candelabra is Loam, Sand and for Desert Broom is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Candelabra is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Desert Broom is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Candelabra and Desert Broom Physical Information
Candelabra and Desert Broom physical information is very important for comparison. Candelabra height is 490.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Desert Broom height is 60.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Candelabra and Desert Broom are as follows:
Candelabra flower color: White
Candelabra leaf color: Not Available
Desert Broom flower color: White
- Desert Broom leaf color: Green
Care of Candelabra and Desert Broom
Care of Candelabra and Desert Broom include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Candelabra pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Desert Broom pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Candelabra needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Desert Broom needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.