Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Texas, Mexico
North America, Southwestern United States, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean
Types
not available
Astrophytum ornatum, Echinocactus grusonii, Echinocactus grusonii
Habitat
Semi desert, shade of desert, Shaded sites
Desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
12-15
Sunset Zone
23, 24
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Yellow, Red, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Pink
Lemon yellow
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
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Slow
Type of Soil
Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Dry Conditions
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Rooted stem cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, occasional watering once established
Do not water frequently
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
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
Not Available
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
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
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
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
EUPHORBIA antisyphilitica
FEROCACTUS
Common Name
wax plant
barrel cactus
In Hindi
Candelilla
barrel cactus
In German
candelilla
Fass-Kaktus-
In French
candelilla
Barrel cactus
In Spanish
candelilla
biznaga
In Greek
candelilla
βαρέλι κάκτος
In Portuguese
candelilla
Barrel cactus
In Polish
candelilla
cactus Barrel
In Latin
candelilla
cactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Euphorbiales
Caryophyllales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Euphorbia
Ferocactus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Candelilla and Barrel Cactus
Wondering what are the properties of Candelilla and Barrel Cactus? We provide you with everything About Candelilla and Barrel Cactus. Candelilla doesn't have thorns and Barrel Cactus doesn't have thorns. Also Candelilla does not have fragrant flowers. Candelilla has allergic reactions like Not Available and Barrel Cactus 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 Barrel Cactus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Candelilla and Barrel Cactus
Season and care of Candelilla and Barrel Cactus is important to know. While considering everything about Candelilla and Barrel Cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Candelilla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Barrel Cactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Candelilla is Sand and for Barrel Cactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Candelilla is Neutral, Alkaline and for Barrel Cactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Candelilla and Barrel Cactus Physical Information
Candelilla and Barrel Cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Candelilla height is 45.70 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Barrel Cactus height is 90.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Candelilla and Barrel Cactus are as follows:
Candelilla flower color: White and Light Pink
Candelilla leaf color: Gray Green
Barrel Cactus flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange
- Barrel Cactus leaf color: Not Available
Care of Candelilla and Barrel Cactus
Care of Candelilla and Barrel Cactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Candelilla pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Barrel Cactus pruning is done Not Available. In summer Candelilla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Barrel Cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.