Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Texas, Mexico
Australia
Types
not available
Not available
Habitat
Semi desert, shade of desert, Shaded sites
subtropical regions, Temperate Regions, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
9-11
Sunset Zone
23, 24
H1, H2, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Blue, Purple, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Pink
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Not Applicable
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Dry Conditions
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Rooted stem cutting
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, occasional watering once established
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, 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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Red blotch, Rust aphids
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions
Not Available
Flowers
Not Available
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Not Available
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds, Insects
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Slopes hedging
Borders, Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Moisturizing
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Eczema
High blood pressure, lowering blood pressure
Part of Plant Used
wax
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Decoration Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
EUPHORBIA antisyphilitica
ALYOGYNE huegelii 'Monle'
Common Name
wax plant
Blue Hibiscus, Purple Delight Blue Hibiscus
In Hindi
Candelilla
Blue Hibiscus
In German
candelilla
Blauer Hibiskus Baum
In French
candelilla
Bleu Hibiscus Arbre
In Spanish
candelilla
Azul árbol del hibisco
In Greek
candelilla
Μπλε Hibiscus Tree
In Portuguese
candelilla
Árvore azul do hibiscus
In Polish
candelilla
Niebieski Hibiscus Drzewo
In Latin
candelilla
Hibiscus lignum blue
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Euphorbiales
Malvales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Hibisceae
Subfamily
Not Available
Malvoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Candelilla and Blue Hibiscus
Season and care of Candelilla and Blue Hibiscus is important to know. While considering everything about Candelilla and Blue Hibiscus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Candelilla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Blue Hibiscus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Candelilla is Sand and for Blue Hibiscus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Candelilla is Neutral, Alkaline and for Blue Hibiscus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Candelilla and Blue Hibiscus Physical Information
Candelilla and Blue Hibiscus physical information is very important for comparison. Candelilla height is 45.70 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Blue Hibiscus height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Candelilla and Blue Hibiscus are as follows:
Candelilla flower color: White and Light Pink
Candelilla leaf color: Gray Green
Blue Hibiscus flower color: Blue, Purple and Blue Violet
- Blue Hibiscus leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Candelilla and Blue Hibiscus
Care of Candelilla and Blue Hibiscus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Candelilla pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Blue Hibiscus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Candelilla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Blue Hibiscus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.