Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Not Available
North America, United States, Southwestern United States, California, Mexico
Types
not available
Lebombo ironwood, Giant ironwood
Habitat
Desert, Semi arid regions
Desert, Dry areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
8-12
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-9
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
White, Light Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Chocolate, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Small oblong
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Late Spring
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun, Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never 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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full 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
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
Yes
Showy Bark
Not Available
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Invasive
Not Available
No
Self-Sowing
Not Available
Yes
Attracts
Insects, Not Available
Butterflies
Allergy
Unknown
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Unknown
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks
Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Used As Food
Carvings, Knife handles
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Rock Garden / Wall, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
PACHYCEREUS weberi
OLNEYA tesota
Common Name
candelabro
Ironwood
In Hindi
candelabro
रेगिस्तान आइरनवुड
In German
candelabro
Wüsteneisenholz
In French
candelabro
désert Ironwood
In Spanish
candelabro
Ironwood desierto
In Greek
candelabro
Ironwood έρημο
In Portuguese
candelabro
deserto Ironwood
In Polish
candelabro
pustynia Ironwood
In Latin
candelabro
desert ironwood
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Fabales
Family
Cactaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Robinieae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Faboideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Candelabro and Desert Ironwood
Wondering what are the properties of Candelabro and Desert Ironwood? We provide you with everything About Candelabro and Desert Ironwood. Candelabro has thorns and Desert Ironwood doesn't have thorns. Also Candelabro does not have fragrant flowers. Candelabro has allergic reactions like Unknown and Desert Ironwood 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 Desert Ironwood and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Candelabro and Desert Ironwood
Season and care of Candelabro and Desert Ironwood is important to know. While considering everything about Candelabro and Desert Ironwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Candelabro season is Not Available and Desert Ironwood season is Not Available. The type of soil for Candelabro is Not Available and for Desert Ironwood is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Candelabro is Not Available and for Desert Ironwood is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Candelabro and Desert Ironwood Physical Information
Candelabro and Desert Ironwood physical information is very important for comparison. Candelabro height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Desert Ironwood height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Candelabro and Desert Ironwood are as follows:
Candelabro flower color: Not Available
Candelabro leaf color: Not Available
Desert Ironwood flower color: White, Light Pink and Lavender
- Desert Ironwood leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Candelabro and Desert Ironwood
Care of Candelabro and Desert Ironwood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Candelabro pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Desert Ironwood 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 Desert Ironwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.