Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Tree
  
Fruit, Tree
  
Origin
Mexico
  
Not Available
  
Types
Not available
  
Not Available
  
Habitat
Subtropical climates, subtropical regions
  
Forests, gardens, Hill prairies, Homesteads, Rocky areas, Woodlands
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Sunset Zone
12, 13
  
Not Available
  
Habit
Upright/Erect
  
Bushy, Evergreen
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White
  
Light Green, Lime Green
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Brown
  
Green, Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
  
Yellow, Green, Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
  
Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
  
Yellow, Green, Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Yellow, Green, Gray Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Needle like
  
Ovate
  
Thorns
Yes
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Slow
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
  
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
root cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
  
Seedlings, Stem Cutting, Stem Planting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Low
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
  
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Remove deadheads
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
High Potash Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mites
  
Bacterial Blight, Foliage-feeding caterpillars, Moth
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Pollution, Salt and Soil Compaction
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Bold
  
Fine
  
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
Sometimes
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Not Available
  
Caterpillar
  
Allergy
no allergic reactions
  
Skin irritation
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Blood purifying, Glowing Skin, Good for skin and hair, Provides herbal hair care, Speed hair growth
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification, soil stabilisation
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Nutritive
  
Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Diabetes, Diarrhea, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Obesity, Vitamin C
  
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
  
Fruits
  
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
  
Making Shampoo, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in herbal medicines
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Rock Garden, Wall
  
Cottage garden
  
Botanical Name
Araucaria angustifolia
  
Phyllanthus acidus
  
Common Name
candelabra tree, Parana pine, Brazilian pine
  
Tahitian gooseberry, country gooseberry, star gooseberry, starberry, grosella
  
In Hindi
candelabra
  
ताहितियन आमला
  
In German
Kandelaber
  
Tahitian Stachelbeere
  
In French
candélabre
  
Tahitian Gooseberry
  
In Spanish
Candelabra
  
Tahitian grosella espinosa
  
In Greek
μανουάλια
  
Tahitian Φραγκοστάφυλο
  
In Portuguese
Candelabra
  
Tahitian Gooseberry
  
In Polish
świeczniki
  
Tahitian agrest
  
In Latin
candelabra
  
Tahitian Gooseberry
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Coniferophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Pinopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Pinales
  
Malpighiales
  
Family
Araucariaceae
  
Phyllanthaceae
  
Genus
Araucaria
  
Phyllanthus
  
Clade
Not Available
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Phyllantheae
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Candelabra and Tahitian Gooseberry
Season and care of Candelabra and Tahitian Gooseberry is important to know. While considering everything about Candelabra and Tahitian Gooseberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Candelabra season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tahitian Gooseberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Candelabra is Loam, Sand and for Tahitian Gooseberry is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Candelabra is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tahitian Gooseberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Candelabra and Tahitian Gooseberry Physical Information
Candelabra and Tahitian Gooseberry physical information is very important for comparison. Candelabra height is 490.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Tahitian Gooseberry height is 800.00 cm and width 400.00 cm. The color specification of Candelabra and Tahitian Gooseberry are as follows:
Candelabra flower color: White
Candelabra leaf color: Not Available
Tahitian Gooseberry flower color: Light Green, Lime Green
- Tahitian Gooseberry leaf color: Yellow, Green and Gray Green
Care of Candelabra and Tahitian Gooseberry
Care of Candelabra and Tahitian Gooseberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Candelabra pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tahitian Gooseberry pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season and Remove deadheads. In summer Candelabra needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tahitian Gooseberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.