About Candelilla and Abelia
Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Texas, Mexico
Mexico, Central Asia, Eastern Asia
Types
not available
Mardi Gras
Kaliedoscope
Edward Goucher
Prostrata
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Semi desert, shade of desert, Shaded sites
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
Not Available
Sunset Zone
23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Not Applicable
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Medium
Type of Soil
Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Not Available
Tolerances
Dry Conditions
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Rooted stem cutting
Grafting, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, occasional watering once established
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Sand
Clay, 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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions
Drought
Flowers
Not Available
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Self-Sowing
No
Not Available
Attracts
Butterflies, Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Slopes hedging
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Moisturizing
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Eczema
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
wax
Not Available
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Foundation, Hedges
Botanical Name
EUPHORBIA antisyphilitica
ABELIA mosanensis
Common Name
wax plant
Glossy abelia
In Hindi
Candelilla
Abelia
In German
candelilla
Abelia
In French
candelilla
Abelia
In Spanish
candelilla
Abelia
In Greek
candelilla
Αμπέλια
In Portuguese
candelilla
Abelia
In Polish
candelilla
Abelia
In Latin
candelilla
Abelia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Euphorbiales
Dipsacales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Caprifoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Caprifolioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Candelilla and Abelia
Wondering what are the properties of Candelilla and Abelia? We provide you with everything About Candelilla and Abelia. Candelilla doesn't have thorns and Abelia doesn't have thorns. Also Candelilla does not have fragrant flowers. Candelilla has allergic reactions like Not Available and Abelia 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 Candelilla and Abelia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Candelilla and Abelia
Season and care of Candelilla and Abelia is important to know. While considering everything about Candelilla and Abelia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Candelilla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Abelia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Candelilla is Sand and for Abelia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Candelilla is Neutral, Alkaline and for Abelia is Acidic, Neutral.
Candelilla and Abelia Physical Information
Candelilla and Abelia physical information is very important for comparison. Candelilla height is 45.70 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Abelia height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Candelilla and Abelia are as follows:
Candelilla flower color: White and Light Pink
Candelilla leaf color: Gray Green
Abelia flower color: Not Available
- Abelia leaf color: Not Available
Care of Candelilla and Abelia
Care of Candelilla and Abelia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Candelilla pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Abelia pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Candelilla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Abelia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.