Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Shrub
Origin
Southeastern United States, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Melanesia
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Tropical Climate, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Not Available
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
White, Green, Light Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
White, Green, Light Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
White, Green, Light Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
White, Green, Light Green, Ivory
Leaf Shape
Narrowly elliptic
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings, Suckers
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
N-P-K balanced liquid fertilizer
slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies, Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Ground Cover
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cures poisoning from fish
antimicrobial
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Cutflower, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical, Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
BLETIA purpurea
BREYNIA disticha
Common Name
Candelaria, Pinepink, Purple Bletia Orchid, Sharp-petaled Bletia Orchid
Snow Bush
In Hindi
Candelaria
बर्फ बुश
In German
Candelaria
Schnee Bush
In French
Candelaria
neige Bush
In Spanish
Candelaria
nieve Bush
In Greek
Candelaria
χιόνι Μπους
In Portuguese
Candelaria
neve de Bush
In Polish
Candelaria
Śnieg Bush
In Latin
Candelaria
Aequaliter Nubila Bush
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Orchidales
Euphorbiales
Family
Orchidaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Arethuseae
Phyllantheae
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Antidesmatoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Candelaria and Snow Bush
Season and care of Candelaria and Snow Bush is important to know. While considering everything about Candelaria and Snow Bush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Candelaria season is Spring and Winter and Snow Bush season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Candelaria is Sand and for Snow Bush is Loam while the PH of soil for Candelaria is Acidic, Neutral and for Snow Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Candelaria and Snow Bush Physical Information
Candelaria and Snow Bush physical information is very important for comparison. Candelaria height is 45.70 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Snow Bush height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Candelaria and Snow Bush are as follows:
Candelaria flower color: Not Available
Candelaria leaf color: Not Available
Snow Bush flower color: Green
- Snow Bush leaf color: White, Green, Light Green and Ivory
Care of Candelaria and Snow Bush
Care of Candelaria and Snow Bush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Candelaria pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Snow Bush pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Candelaria needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Snow Bush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.