Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Southeastern United States, Mexico
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
8-11
Sunset Zone
Not Available
16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Minimum Height
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
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
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Narrowly elliptic
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Late Spring, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
N-P-K balanced liquid fertilizer
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Mealybugs, Slugs, Soft scales, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Nasal Congestion
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Ground Cover
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cures poisoning from fish
anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Regulates Blood Sugar, Snakebite
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used in curries, soups, stews, Used in making tea, Used in treatment of mouth ulcers
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
Bedding Plant, Container, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
BLETIA purpurea
Bidens alba
Common Name
Candelaria, Pinepink, Purple Bletia Orchid, Sharp-petaled Bletia Orchid
Beggarticks, Bidens, black jack, burr marigolds, tickseeds, Spanish needles
In Hindi
Candelaria
Bidens
In German
Candelaria
Bidens
In French
Candelaria
Bidens
In Spanish
Candelaria
Bidens
In Greek
Candelaria
Bidens
In Portuguese
Candelaria
Bidens
In Polish
Candelaria
Bidens
In Latin
Candelaria
Bidens
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Orchidales
Asterales
Family
Orchidaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Arethuseae
Coreopsideae
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Asteroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Candelaria and Bidens
Wondering what are the properties of Candelaria and Bidens? We provide you with everything About Candelaria and Bidens. Candelaria doesn't have thorns and Bidens doesn't have thorns. Also Candelaria does not have fragrant flowers. Candelaria has allergic reactions like Not Available and Bidens has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Bidens and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Candelaria and Bidens
Season and care of Candelaria and Bidens is important to know. While considering everything about Candelaria and Bidens Care, growing season is an essential factor. Candelaria season is Spring and Winter and Bidens season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Candelaria is Sand and for Bidens is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Candelaria is Acidic, Neutral and for Bidens is Neutral.
Candelaria and Bidens Physical Information
Candelaria and Bidens physical information is very important for comparison. Candelaria height is 45.70 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Bidens height is Not Available and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Candelaria and Bidens are as follows:
Candelaria flower color: Not Available
Candelaria leaf color: Not Available
Bidens flower color: Yellow
- Bidens leaf color: Green
Care of Candelaria and Bidens
Care of Candelaria and Bidens include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Candelaria pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bidens pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Candelaria needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bidens needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.