Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Tender Perennial
Origin
Texas, Mexico
Southern Africa
Habitat
Semi desert, shade of desert, Shaded sites
Desert, Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
8-10
Sunset Zone
23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Yellow, Light Yellow, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Pink
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Medium
Type of Soil
Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Dry Conditions
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Rooted stem cutting
Rhizome division, Seedlings
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Nematodes, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
-
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Slopes hedging
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Moisturizing
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Ethnobotanic
Part of Plant Used
wax
Root
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Roots were worn to protect and strengthen the wearer, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
EUPHORBIA antisyphilitica
DIETES bicolor
Common Name
wax plant
African iris, Fortnight lily
In Hindi
Candelilla
African Iris
In German
candelilla
Afrikanische Iris
In French
candelilla
African Iris
In Spanish
candelilla
Iris africano
In Greek
candelilla
Αφρικανική Iris
In Portuguese
candelilla
Iris africano
In Polish
candelilla
Afryki Iris
In Latin
candelilla
African Iris
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Euphorbiales
Asparagales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Candelilla and African Iris
Season and care of Candelilla and African Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Candelilla and African Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Candelilla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and African Iris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Candelilla is Sand and for African Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Candelilla is Neutral, Alkaline and for African Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Candelilla and African Iris Physical Information
Candelilla and African Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Candelilla height is 45.70 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas African Iris height is 61.30 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Candelilla and African Iris are as follows:
Candelilla flower color: White and Light Pink
Candelilla leaf color: Gray Green
African Iris flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow and Brown
- African Iris leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Candelilla and African Iris
Care of Candelilla and African Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Candelilla pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and African Iris pruning is done Remove dead leaves. In summer Candelilla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer African Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.