Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Cactus, Spurge
Aquatics
Origin
Not Available
India
Types
not available
Not Available
Habitat
Desert, Semi arid regions
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
8-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-6
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
White, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green
Green, Reddish Plum
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Long Elliptic
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Not Available
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Indeterminate
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
Yes
Tolerances
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun, Not Available
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
Requires regular watering
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Poorly 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
Bacterial leaf spot, Damping-off, Root rot
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
Yes
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
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Invasive
Not Available
Yes
Self-Sowing
Not Available
Yes
Attracts
Insects, Not Available
Birds, Hens
Allergy
Unknown
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Farmland
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Unknown
Anti-ageing Benefits, Antidiabetic, Reduces toothache, Skin Diseases
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks
Leaves, Shoots, Stem
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used in curries, soups, stews
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
PACHYCEREUS weberi
IPOMOEA aquatica
Common Name
candelabro
Swamp Cabbage, Swamp Morning Glory, Water Spinach
In Hindi
candelabro
Water Spinach
In German
candelabro
Wasser-Spinat
In French
candelabro
Épinards d'eau
In Spanish
candelabro
La espinaca de agua
In Greek
candelabro
Σπανάκι νερό
In Portuguese
candelabro
Espinafre de água
In Polish
candelabro
Szpinak wodny
In Latin
candelabro
Water Spinach
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Solanales
Family
Cactaceae
Convolvulaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Ipomoeeae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Candelabro and Water Spinach
Wondering what are the properties of Candelabro and Water Spinach? We provide you with everything About Candelabro and Water Spinach. Candelabro has thorns and Water Spinach doesn't have thorns. Also Candelabro does not have fragrant flowers. Candelabro has allergic reactions like Unknown and Water Spinach 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 Water Spinach and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Candelabro and Water Spinach
Season and care of Candelabro and Water Spinach is important to know. While considering everything about Candelabro and Water Spinach Care, growing season is an essential factor. Candelabro season is Not Available and Water Spinach season is Not Available. The type of soil for Candelabro is Not Available and for Water Spinach is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Candelabro is Not Available and for Water Spinach is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Candelabro and Water Spinach Physical Information
Candelabro and Water Spinach physical information is very important for comparison. Candelabro height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Water Spinach height is 12.70 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Candelabro and Water Spinach are as follows:
Candelabro flower color: Not Available
Candelabro leaf color: Not Available
Water Spinach flower color: White and Lavender
- Water Spinach leaf color: Green
Care of Candelabro and Water Spinach
Care of Candelabro and Water Spinach include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Candelabro pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Water Spinach 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 Water Spinach needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.