Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Trees
Origin
Southeastern United States, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Asia, Europe, North America
Types
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Black Ash, Blue Ash, California Ash, Carolina Ash, European Ash
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
3-9
Sunset Zone
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9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Narrowly elliptic
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
All year
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Part sun
Type of Soil
Sand
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Late Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Does not require lot of watering, Medium, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Type
Sand
Loamy, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in winter, Prune prior to new growth
Fertilizers
N-P-K balanced liquid fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
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Bark splits, Crown gall, Epicormic Sprouting, Woodpecker feeding
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Ground Cover
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cures poisoning from fish
Fever, Liver problems
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Cutflower, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical, Wildflower
Shady Tree, Showy Tree
Botanical Name
BLETIA purpurea
Fraxinus
Common Name
Candelaria, Pinepink, Purple Bletia Orchid, Sharp-petaled Bletia Orchid
Ash Tree
In Hindi
Candelaria
राख पेड़
In German
Candelaria
Esche
In French
Candelaria
Frêne
In Spanish
Candelaria
Fresno
In Greek
Candelaria
δέντρο Ash
In Portuguese
Candelaria
Freixo
In Polish
Candelaria
Jesion
In Latin
Candelaria
Fraxinum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Orchidales
Lamiales
Family
Orchidaceae
Oleaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
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Properties of Candelaria and Ash Tree
Wondering what are the properties of Candelaria and Ash Tree? We provide you with everything About Candelaria and Ash Tree. Candelaria doesn't have thorns and Ash Tree doesn't have thorns. Also Candelaria does not have fragrant flowers. Candelaria has allergic reactions like and Ash Tree has allergic reactions like . 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 Candelaria and Ash Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Candelaria and Ash Tree
Season and care of Candelaria and Ash Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Candelaria and Ash Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Candelaria season is Spring and Winter and Ash Tree season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Candelaria is Sand and for Ash Tree is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Candelaria is Acidic, Neutral and for Ash Tree is Acidic.
Candelaria and Ash Tree Physical Information
Candelaria and Ash Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Candelaria height is 45.70 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Ash Tree height is 75.00 cm and width 45.00 cm. The color specification of Candelaria and Ash Tree are as follows:
Care of Candelaria and Ash Tree
Care of Candelaria and Ash Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Candelaria pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Ash Tree pruning is done Prune in winter and Prune prior to new growth. In summer Candelaria needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ash Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.