Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus, Spurge
Fruit, Tree
Origin
Not Available
Not Available
Types
not available
Not Available
Habitat
Desert, Semi arid regions
Forests, gardens, Hill prairies, Homesteads, Rocky areas, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Bushy, Evergreen
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Light Green, Lime Green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Yellow, Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Yellow, Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Yellow, Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Ovate
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun, Not Available
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
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, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune ocassionally, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Does not require fertilizer once established
High Potash Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Bacterial Blight, Foliage-feeding caterpillars, Moth
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun
Pollution, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Showy Fruit
Not Available
Yes
Edible Fruit
Not Available
Yes
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
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Invasive
Not Available
Sometimes
Self-Sowing
Not Available
Yes
Attracts
Insects, Not Available
Caterpillar
Allergy
Unknown
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Blood purifying, Glowing Skin, Good for skin and hair, Provides herbal hair care, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Unknown
Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Diabetes, Diarrhea, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Obesity, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks
Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food
Making Shampoo, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Cottage garden
Botanical Name
PACHYCEREUS weberi
Phyllanthus emblica
Common Name
candelabro
Indian Gooseberry, Amla , Awala
In German
candelabro
Stachelbeere
In French
candelabro
Groseille à maquereau
In Spanish
candelabro
Grosella
In Greek
candelabro
Φραγκοστάφυλλο
In Portuguese
candelabro
Groselha
In Polish
candelabro
Agrest
In Latin
candelabro
hominem
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Malpighiales
Family
Cactaceae
Phyllanthaceae
Genus
Browningia
Phyllanthus
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Phyllantheae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Candelabro and Indian Gooseberry
Season and care of Candelabro and Indian Gooseberry is important to know. While considering everything about Candelabro and Indian Gooseberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Candelabro season is Not Available and Indian Gooseberry season is Not Available. The type of soil for Candelabro is Not Available and for Indian Gooseberry is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Candelabro is Not Available and for Indian Gooseberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Candelabro and Indian Gooseberry Physical Information
Candelabro and Indian Gooseberry physical information is very important for comparison. Candelabro height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Indian Gooseberry height is 800.00 cm and width 400.00 cm. The color specification of Candelabro and Indian Gooseberry are as follows:
Candelabro flower color: Not Available
Candelabro leaf color: Not Available
Indian Gooseberry flower color: Light Green, Lime Green
- Indian Gooseberry leaf color: Yellow, Green and Gray Green
Care of Candelabro and Indian Gooseberry
Care of Candelabro and Indian Gooseberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Candelabro pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Indian Gooseberry pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season and Remove deadheads. In summer Candelabro needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Indian Gooseberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.