Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus, Spurge
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
-
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Habitat
Desert, Semi arid regions
Alpine Meadows, meadows, Mountains, stream banks
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
4-8
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
-
Crimson, Pink, Red, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Oval
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
-
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
-
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
-
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun
Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Cuttings, From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
Keep the Soil well drained, occasional watering once established
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
-
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
-
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
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 off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Does not require fertilizer once established
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, Organic Flower Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Pink Root, Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun
Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Attracts
Insects
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
Red eyes, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
Good Cleanser, Good for the Scalp
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
-
Antibacterial, Antifungal, Anti-oxidant, Eczema, hemorrhoids
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks
Leaf Stalks, Stem
Other Uses
Used As Food
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PACHYCEREUS weberi
Spigelia marilandica
Common Name
candelabro
Woodland pinkroot, Indian pink
In Hindi
candelabro
pinkroot
In German
candelabro
Spigelia
In French
candelabro
Spigelia
In Spanish
candelabro
Spigelia
In Greek
candelabro
Spigelia
In Portuguese
candelabro
Spigelia
In Polish
candelabro
Spigelia
In Latin
candelabro
Spigelia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Gentianales
Family
Cactaceae
Loganiceae
Genus
Browningia
Spigelia
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Candelabro and Pinkroot
Season and care of Candelabro and Pinkroot is important to know. While considering everything about Candelabro and Pinkroot Care, growing season is an essential factor. Candelabro season is and Pinkroot season is . The type of soil for Candelabro is and for Pinkroot is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Candelabro is and for Pinkroot is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Candelabro and Pinkroot Physical Information
Candelabro and Pinkroot physical information is very important for comparison. Candelabro height is 200.00 cm and width 6.50 cm whereas Pinkroot height is 91.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Candelabro and Pinkroot are as follows:
Care of Candelabro and Pinkroot
Care of Candelabro and Pinkroot include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Candelabro pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pinkroot pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, 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 Pinkroot needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.