Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Cactus, Spurge
Perennial
Origin
Not Available
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Types
not available
Not Available
Habitat
Desert, Semi arid regions
Cultivated Beds, Loamy soils, Sandy areas, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
8-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9 - 1
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Small oblong
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Indeterminate
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
Yes
Tolerances
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun, Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
Do Not over Water, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Not Available
Loam, Sand, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Rich
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune ocassionally, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune after flowering
Fertilizers
Does not require fertilizer once established
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Showy Fruit
Not Available
No
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
Not Available
Showy Foliage
Not Available
No
Showy Bark
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Invasive
Not Available
Sometimes
Self-Sowing
Not Available
Yes
Attracts
Insects, Not Available
Butterflies
Allergy
Unknown
Headache, Hyperacidity, Liver disease, Nausea, Skin irritation, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Weather protection
Medicinal Uses
Unknown
Asthma, Digestive disorders, Psoriasis, Reduces toothache, Vitiligo
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks
Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food
Edible syrup, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Groundcover, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PACHYCEREUS weberi
AMMI majus
Common Name
candelabro
Bishop's Weed, Bullwort
In Hindi
candelabro
बिशप निराना
In German
candelabro
Bischofs Unkraut
In French
candelabro
la mauvaise herbe de l'évêque
In Spanish
candelabro
biznaga
In Greek
candelabro
ζιζανίων επισκόπου
In Portuguese
candelabro
erva daninha do Bispo
In Polish
candelabro
chwastów biskupa
In Latin
candelabro
Episcopi viriditas
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Apiales
Family
Cactaceae
Apiaceae
Genus
Browningia
Trachyspermum
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Candelabro and Bishop's Weed
Season and care of Candelabro and Bishop's Weed is important to know. While considering everything about Candelabro and Bishop's Weed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Candelabro season is Not Available and Bishop's Weed season is Not Available. The type of soil for Candelabro is Not Available and for Bishop's Weed is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Candelabro is Not Available and for Bishop's Weed is Neutral.
Candelabro and Bishop's Weed Physical Information
Candelabro and Bishop's Weed physical information is very important for comparison. Candelabro height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Bishop's Weed height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Candelabro and Bishop's Weed are as follows:
Candelabro flower color: Not Available
Candelabro leaf color: Not Available
Bishop's Weed flower color: White
- Bishop's Weed leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Candelabro and Bishop's Weed
Care of Candelabro and Bishop's Weed include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Candelabro pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bishop's Weed pruning is done Prune after flowering. In summer Candelabro needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bishop's Weed needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.