Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Shrub
Origin
Mexico
Southwest Asia
Types
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Calypso, Petite Salmon, Petite Pink
Habitat
Subtropical climates, subtropical regions
dry rocky watercourses, Riverbanks
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
9-11
Sunset Zone
12, 13
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Upright/Erect
Bushy, Evergreen
Flower Color
White
Cream, Creamy Yellow, Pink, Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall, Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
root cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
Layering, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Water less during winter, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in the late winter or spring, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, Fertilize in early spring, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mites
Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Red blotch, Red spider mite, Scale, Scale insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Allergy
-
Phytodermatitis, Rash, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
-
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Used in parkland
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Nutritive
Asthma, Cancer, Cardiotonic, Diabetes, epilepsy, Scabies
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Rock Garden, Wall
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Botanical Name
Araucaria angustifolia
Nerium
Common Name
candelabra tree, Parana pine, Brazilian pine
Oleander, Nerium Oleander
In Hindi
candelabra
ओलियंडर
In German
Kandelaber
Oleander
In French
candélabre
laurier-rose
In Spanish
Candelabra
Adelfa
In Greek
μανουάλια
Πικροδάφνη
In Portuguese
Candelabra
oleandro
In Polish
świeczniki
Oleander
In Latin
candelabra
Cleander
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Pinales
Gentianales
Family
Araucariaceae
Apocynaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
-
Apocynoideae, Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Candelabra and Oleander
Season and care of Candelabra and Oleander is important to know. While considering everything about Candelabra and Oleander Care, growing season is an essential factor. Candelabra season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Oleander season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Candelabra is Loam, Sand and for Oleander is Well drained while the PH of soil for Candelabra is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Oleander is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.
Candelabra and Oleander Physical Information
Candelabra and Oleander physical information is very important for comparison. Candelabra height is 490.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Oleander height is 300.00 cm and width 350.00 cm. The color specification of Candelabra and Oleander are as follows:
Candelabra flower color: White
Candelabra leaf color:
Oleander flower color: Cream, Creamy Yellow, Pink, Purple, Red and White
- Oleander leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Candelabra and Oleander
Care of Candelabra and Oleander include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Candelabra pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Oleander pruning is done Prune in the late winter or spring and Remove shoots. In summer Candelabra needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Oleander needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.