Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Cactus, Spurge
Shrub
Origin
Not Available
Southeastern Asia, India, China
Types
not available
Shrub
Habitat
Desert, Semi arid regions
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-8
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 13, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Lobed
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Not Available
Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Indeterminate
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
Yes
Tolerances
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun, Not Available
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Not Available
Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune ocassionally, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Showy Fruit
Not Available
Yes
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
Yes
Showy Bark
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Invasive
Not Available
No
Self-Sowing
Not Available
No
Attracts
Insects, Not Available
Butterflies
Allergy
Unknown
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Unknown
Abandonment, epilepsy, Fever, Gout, Leprosy, Skin irritation, Syphilis, Tooth ache, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
PACHYCEREUS weberi
CALOTROPIS gigantea
Common Name
candelabro
Crown flower
In Hindi
candelabro
Crown flower
In German
candelabro
Crown Blume
In French
candelabro
fleur de la Couronne
In Spanish
candelabro
flor de la corona
In Greek
candelabro
στέμμα λουλούδι
In Portuguese
candelabro
coroa da flor
In Polish
candelabro
korona kwiatu
In Latin
candelabro
flos florum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Gentianales
Family
Cactaceae
Asclepiadaceae
Genus
Browningia
Calotropis
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Asclepiadoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Candelabro and Crown Flower
Wondering what are the properties of Candelabro and Crown Flower? We provide you with everything About Candelabro and Crown Flower. Candelabro has thorns and Crown Flower doesn't have thorns. Also Candelabro does not have fragrant flowers. Candelabro has allergic reactions like Unknown and Crown Flower 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 Crown Flower and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Candelabro and Crown Flower
Season and care of Candelabro and Crown Flower is important to know. While considering everything about Candelabro and Crown Flower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Candelabro season is Not Available and Crown Flower season is Not Available. The type of soil for Candelabro is Not Available and for Crown Flower is Sand while the PH of soil for Candelabro is Not Available and for Crown Flower is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Candelabro and Crown Flower Physical Information
Candelabro and Crown Flower physical information is very important for comparison. Candelabro height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Crown Flower height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Candelabro and Crown Flower are as follows:
Candelabro flower color: Not Available
Candelabro leaf color: Not Available
Crown Flower flower color: Lavender
- Crown Flower leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Care of Candelabro and Crown Flower
Care of Candelabro and Crown Flower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Candelabro pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Crown Flower pruning is done 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 Crown Flower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.