Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Cactus, Spurge
  
Fruit
  
Origin
Not Available
  
Northern Africa, Western Asia
  
Types
not available
  
Bitter Almonds, Chinese Almonds, Green Almonds
  
Habitat
Desert, Semi arid regions
  
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
  
5-8
  
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
  
8-1
  
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
2b, 3b, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 19, 20, 21
  
Habit
Upright/Erect
  
Oval or Rounded
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
Not Available
  
Minimum Width
Not Available
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Not Available
  
White, Light Pink
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
  
Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
  
Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
  
Light Green, Yellow green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Light Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Needle like
  
Egg-shaped
  
Thorns
Yes
  
No
  
Plant Season
Not Available
  
Spring, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun
  
Full Sun
  
Growth Rate
Slow
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Not Available
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Not Available
  
Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Not Available
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Not Available
  
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
  
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
  
No
  
Tolerances
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun, Not Available
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
  
Container
  
How to Plant?
Cuttings
  
Budding, Grafting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
  
Do Not over Water, Water Deeply
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Not Available
  
Neutral
  
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
  
Heading cuts, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Thinning
  
Fertilizers
Does not require fertilizer once established
  
Apply 12-12-12 amounts
  
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
  
Almond brownline and decline, Almond kernel shrivel, Alternaria Leaf Spot, Hull rot
  
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Not Available
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
Not Available
  
Yes
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Not Available
  
No
  
Showy Bark
Not Available
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Bold
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
Not Available
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Not Available
  
No
  
Attracts
Insects, Not Available
  
Insects
  
Allergy
Unknown
  
Diarrhea, Mild Allergen, Nausea, Swelling in mouth
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
  
Beautification
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Acne, Blackheads, Good for skin, Moisturizing, Prevents greying of hair
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Unknown
  
Antiemetic, Antitumor, Emollient, Nutritive, Pectoral
  
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks
  
Seeds, Stem
  
Other Uses
Used As Food
  
Blended with water to make almond milk, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used for making dark grey to green dye, Used for producing cooking oil
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Not Available
  
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
  
Botanical Name
PACHYCEREUS weberi
  
PRUNUS dulcis
  
Common Name
candelabro
  
Almond, Sweet Almond
  
In Hindi
candelabro
  
मीठा बादाम
  
In German
candelabro
  
Süße Mandel
  
In French
candelabro
  
Amande douce
  
In Spanish
candelabro
  
Almendra dulce
  
In Greek
candelabro
  
Sweet Almond
  
In Portuguese
candelabro
  
Amêndoas doces
  
In Polish
candelabro
  
słodkich migdałów
  
In Latin
candelabro
  
Almond Pulchra
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Caryophyllales
  
Rosales
  
Family
Cactaceae
  
Rosaceae
  
Genus
Browningia
  
Prunus
  
Clade
Not Available
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Amygdaleae
  
Subfamily
Cactoideae
  
Amygdaloideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Candelabro and Sweet Almond
Season and care of Candelabro and Sweet Almond is important to know. While considering everything about Candelabro and Sweet Almond Care, growing season is an essential factor. Candelabro season is Not Available and Sweet Almond season is Not Available. The type of soil for Candelabro is Not Available and for Sweet Almond is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Candelabro is Not Available and for Sweet Almond is Neutral.
Candelabro and Sweet Almond Physical Information
Candelabro and Sweet Almond physical information is very important for comparison. Candelabro height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Sweet Almond height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Candelabro and Sweet Almond are as follows:
Candelabro flower color: Not Available
Candelabro leaf color: Not Available
Sweet Almond flower color: White and Light Pink
- Sweet Almond leaf color: Light Green
Care of Candelabro and Sweet Almond
Care of Candelabro and Sweet Almond include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Candelabro pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sweet Almond pruning is done Heading cuts, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Thinning. In summer Candelabro needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sweet Almond needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.