Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus, Spurge
Flowering Plants, Shrubs, Vegetable
Origin
Not Available
Mediterranean
Types
not available
Belgian Endive, Red Belgian Endive, Curly Endive (a.k.a. Frisee), Escarole, Radicchio (Chioggia) and Radicchio (Chioggia)
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Desert, Semi arid regions
Grassland, Mediterranean region, Wild
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
3-9
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
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Blue
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Applicable
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
Oblong
Plant Season
Not Available
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Summer
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
Yes
Tolerances
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun, Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Loamy, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Prune ocassionally, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune prior to new growth, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Does not require fertilizer once established
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Aphids, Loopers, Root rot, Viruses, Worms
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Showy Fruit
Not Available
No
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
No
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No
Showy Foliage
Not Available
No
Showy Bark
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Invasive
Not Available
Sometimes
Self-Sowing
Not Available
Yes
Attracts
Insects, Not Available
Butterflies
Allergy
Unknown
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Unknown
Cancer, Digestive disorders, Inflammation, Liver problems, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used as an ingredient in coffee
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Not Available
Botanical Name
PACHYCEREUS weberi
Cichorium intybus
Common Name
candelabro
Blue daisy, blue dandelion, blue sailors, blue weed, bunk, coffeeweed, cornflower, hendibeh, horseweed, ragged sailors, succory, wild bachelor's buttons, and wild endive
In Hindi
candelabro
कासनी
In German
candelabro
Chicoree
In French
candelabro
chicorée
In Spanish
candelabro
achicoria
In Greek
candelabro
ραδίκι
In Portuguese
candelabro
chicória
In Polish
candelabro
cykoria
In Latin
candelabro
pancratium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Asterales
Family
Cactaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Browningia
Cichorium
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Cichorieae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Cichorioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Candelabro and Chicory
Season and care of Candelabro and Chicory is important to know. While considering everything about Candelabro and Chicory Care, growing season is an essential factor. Candelabro season is Not Available and Chicory season is Not Available. The type of soil for Candelabro is Not Available and for Chicory is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Candelabro is Not Available and for Chicory is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral.
Candelabro and Chicory Physical Information
Candelabro and Chicory physical information is very important for comparison. Candelabro height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Chicory height is 3.00 cm and width 1.50 cm. The color specification of Candelabro and Chicory are as follows:
Candelabro flower color: Not Available
Candelabro leaf color: Not Available
Chicory flower color: Blue
- Chicory leaf color: Green
Care of Candelabro and Chicory
Care of Candelabro and Chicory include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Candelabro pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Chicory pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune prior to new growth, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Candelabro needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chicory needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.