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About Candelabro and Crimson Pygmy


About Crimson Pygmy and Candelabro


What is

Life Span
Perennial   
Perennial   

Type
Cactus, Spurge   
Shrub   

Origin
Not Available   
Japan   

Types
not available   
not available   

Habitat
Desert, Semi arid regions   
All sorts of environments   

USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available   
4-8   

AHS Heat Zone
Not Available   
8-5   

Sunset Zone
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24   
A3, 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   
Oval or Rounded   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
Not Available   
45.70 cm   
99+

Minimum Width
Not Available   
61.00 cm   
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Not Available   
Yellow, Yellow green   

Flower Color Modifier
Not Available   
Not Available   

Fruit Color
Green   
Red   

Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available   
Crimson, Dark Red   

Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available   
Dark Red, Bronze   

Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available   
Red, Dark Red, Bronze   

Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available   
Not Available   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Needle like   
Acuminate   

Thorns
Yes   
Yes   

Season

Plant Season
Not Available   
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun   
Full Sun, Partial Sun   

Growth Rate
Slow   
Slow   

Type of Soil
Not Available   
Clay, Loam, Sand   

The pH of Soil
Not Available   
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   

Soil Drainage
Not Available   
Average   

Bloom Time
Not Available   
Spring, Late Spring   

Repeat Bloomer
Not Available   
No   

Tolerances
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun, Not Available   
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction   

Care

Where to Plant?
Container, Ground   
Ground, Pot   

How to Plant?
Cuttings   
Cuttings   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Needs very little water   
Average Water Needs   

In Summer
Lots of watering   
Lots of watering   

In Spring
Moderate   
Moderate   

In Winter
Average Water   
Average Water   

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Not Available   
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   

Soil Type
Not Available   
Clay, Loam, Sand   

Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available   
Average   

Sun Exposure
Full Sun   
Full Sun, Partial Sun   

Pruning
Prune ocassionally, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves   
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves   

Fertilizers
Does not require fertilizer once established   
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer   

Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free   
Free of serious pests and diseases   

Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun   
Drought, Pollution   

Facts

Flowers
Showy   
Insignificant   

Flower Petal Number
Not Available   
Single   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
Not Available   
Yes   

Edible Fruit
Not Available   
No   

Fragrance
  
  

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   
Yes   

Showy Bark
Not Available   
No   

Foliage Texture
Bold   
Medium   

Foliage Sheen
Not Available   
Glossy   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
Not Available   
Yes   

Self-Sowing
Not Available   
Yes   

Attracts
Insects, Not Available   
Birds   

Allergy
Unknown   
Unknown   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes   
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Cottage Garden, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use   

Beauty Benefits
Not Available   
Not Available   

Edible Uses
Yes   
No   

Environmental Uses
Air purification   
Air purification   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Unknown   
No Medicinal Use   

Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks   
Not Available   

Other Uses
Used As Food   
Showy Purposes   

Used As Indoor Plant
No   
No   

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

Garden Design
Not Available   
Container, Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
PACHYCEREUS weberi   
BERBERIS thunbergii f. atropurpurea 'Crimson Pygmy'   

Common Name
candelabro   
Japanese Burberry   

In Hindi
candelabro   
crimson pygmy   

In German
candelabro   
crimson pygmy   

In French
candelabro   
crimson pygmy   

In Spanish
candelabro   
crimson pygmy   

In Greek
candelabro   
crimson pygmy   

In Portuguese
candelabro   
crimson pygmy   

In Polish
candelabro   
crimson pygmy   

In Latin
candelabro   
crimson pygmy   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Magnoliophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Order
Caryophyllales   
Ranunculales   

Family
Cactaceae   
Berberidaceae   

Genus
Browningia   
Berberis   

Clade
Not Available   
Angiosperms, Eudicots   

Tribe
Not Available   
Not Available   

Subfamily
Cactoideae   
Not Available   

Number of Species
Not Available   
Not Available   

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Properties of Candelabro and Crimson Pygmy

Wondering what are the properties of Candelabro and Crimson Pygmy? We provide you with everything About Candelabro and Crimson Pygmy. Candelabro has thorns and Crimson Pygmy doesn't have thorns. Also Candelabro does not have fragrant flowers. Candelabro has allergic reactions like Unknown and Crimson Pygmy has allergic reactions like Unknown. 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 Candelabro and Crimson Pygmy and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Candelabro and Crimson Pygmy

Season and care of Candelabro and Crimson Pygmy is important to know. While considering everything about Candelabro and Crimson Pygmy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Candelabro season is Not Available and Crimson Pygmy season is Not Available. The type of soil for Candelabro is Not Available and for Crimson Pygmy is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Candelabro is Not Available and for Crimson Pygmy is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Candelabro and Crimson Pygmy Physical Information

Candelabro and Crimson Pygmy physical information is very important for comparison. Candelabro height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Crimson Pygmy height is 45.70 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Candelabro and Crimson Pygmy are as follows:

Care of Candelabro and Crimson Pygmy

Care of Candelabro and Crimson Pygmy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Candelabro pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Crimson Pygmy pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Candelabro needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Crimson Pygmy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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