Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Shrub
Tender Perennial
Origin
Texas, Mexico
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
not available
Not Available
Habitat
Semi desert, shade of desert, Shaded sites
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
7-9
Sunset Zone
23, 24
4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Mat-forming
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Not Applicable
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Fast
Type of Soil
Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Dry Conditions
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Rooted stem cutting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, occasional watering once established
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Water Deeply, Water less during winter
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune prior to new growth, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
fungus, Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions
Drought
Flowers
Not Available
None
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Not Available
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Slopes hedging
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Moisturizing
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Eczema
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
wax
Whole plant
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Alpine, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
EUPHORBIA antisyphilitica
CALADIUM 'Aaron'
Common Name
wax plant
Aaron Caladium, Angel Wings, Fancy-leaved Caladium
In Hindi
Candelilla
Aaron Caladium
In German
candelilla
Aaron Caladium
In French
candelilla
Aaron Caladium
In Spanish
candelilla
Aaron Caladium
In Greek
candelilla
Aaron τροπικό φυτό
In Portuguese
candelilla
Aaron Caladium
In Polish
candelilla
Aaron Caladium
In Latin
candelilla
Aaron Caladium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Euphorbiales
Alismatales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Araceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Aroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Candelilla and Aaron Caladium
Season and care of Candelilla and Aaron Caladium is important to know. While considering everything about Candelilla and Aaron Caladium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Candelilla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Aaron Caladium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Candelilla is Sand and for Aaron Caladium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Candelilla is Neutral, Alkaline and for Aaron Caladium is Neutral, Alkaline.
Candelilla and Aaron Caladium Physical Information
Candelilla and Aaron Caladium physical information is very important for comparison. Candelilla height is 45.70 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Aaron Caladium height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Candelilla and Aaron Caladium are as follows:
Candelilla flower color: White and Light Pink
Candelilla leaf color: Gray Green
Aaron Caladium flower color: White and Green
- Aaron Caladium leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Candelilla and Aaron Caladium
Care of Candelilla and Aaron Caladium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Candelilla pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Aaron Caladium pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune prior to new growth and Remove deadheads. In summer Candelilla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Aaron Caladium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.