Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Texas, Mexico
Mediterranean, Turkey
Types
not available
Not available
Habitat
Semi desert, shade of desert, Shaded sites
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
6-9
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Fuchsia, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Pink
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Not Applicable
Long Broad
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Medium
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Dry Conditions
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Rooted stem cutting
Corms or bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, occasional watering once established
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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 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, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in summer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions
Drought
Flowers
Not Available
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Butterflies, Not Available
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Slopes hedging
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Moisturizing
Removes pimples
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Eczema
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
Part of Plant Used
wax
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
EUPHORBIA antisyphilitica
Colchicum autumnale
Common Name
wax plant
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
In Hindi
Candelilla
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
In German
candelilla
Herbstzeitlose
In French
candelilla
colchique d'automne
In Spanish
candelilla
cólquico
In Greek
candelilla
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
In Portuguese
candelilla
aftomn gema
In Polish
candelilla
aftomn żółtka
In Latin
candelilla
aftomn vitellus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Euphorbiales
Liliales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Euphorbia
Colchicum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Colchiceae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Candelilla and Autumn Crocus
Wondering what are the properties of Candelilla and Autumn Crocus? We provide you with everything About Candelilla and Autumn Crocus. Candelilla doesn't have thorns and Autumn Crocus doesn't have thorns. Also Candelilla does not have fragrant flowers. Candelilla has allergic reactions like Not Available and Autumn Crocus 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 Autumn Crocus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Candelilla and Autumn Crocus
Season and care of Candelilla and Autumn Crocus is important to know. While considering everything about Candelilla and Autumn Crocus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Candelilla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Autumn Crocus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Candelilla is Sand and for Autumn Crocus is Loam while the PH of soil for Candelilla is Neutral, Alkaline and for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral.
Candelilla and Autumn Crocus Physical Information
Candelilla and Autumn Crocus physical information is very important for comparison. Candelilla height is 45.70 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Candelilla and Autumn Crocus are as follows:
Candelilla flower color: White and Light Pink
Candelilla leaf color: Gray Green
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
- Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Care of Candelilla and Autumn Crocus
Care of Candelilla and Autumn Crocus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Candelilla pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Autumn Crocus pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Candelilla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Autumn Crocus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
