Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Texas, Mexico
Eastern Africa
Types
not available
Not Available
Habitat
Semi desert, shade of desert, Shaded sites
Lowland, Ponds
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
10-11
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
Not Available
Sunset Zone
23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Blue, Dark Blue, Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Pink
Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green, Orange, Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Not Applicable
Broadly Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Fast
Type of Soil
Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Early Spring
Tolerances
Dry Conditions
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
In Water, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Rooted stem cutting
Corms or bulbs, From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, occasional watering once established
Plant grows in water
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
Lily Beetle, Red blotch, Sap-Sucking Insects
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions
Drought
Flowers
Not Available
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Not Available
Aphids, White bugs
Allergy
Not Available
Diabetes, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Slopes hedging
Beautification, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Moisturizing
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Eczema
Anxiety, Combats Stress, Diarrhea, Improve circulation, increase memory, Soothing and relieving pain
Part of Plant Used
wax
Leaves, Root, Stem
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
EUPHORBIA antisyphilitica
Nymphaea caerulea
Common Name
wax plant
Blue Lotus, Blue Egyptian lotus
In Hindi
Candelilla
ब्लू लोटस
In German
candelilla
Blue Lotus
In French
candelilla
Blue Lotus
In Spanish
candelilla
Blue Lotus
In Greek
candelilla
Blue Lotus
In Portuguese
candelilla
Blue Lotus
In Polish
candelilla
Blue Lotus
In Latin
candelilla
Blue Lotus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Euphorbiales
Nymphaeales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Nymphaeaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Candelilla and Blue Lotus
Wondering what are the properties of Candelilla and Blue Lotus? We provide you with everything About Candelilla and Blue Lotus. Candelilla doesn't have thorns and Blue Lotus doesn't have thorns. Also Candelilla does not have fragrant flowers. Candelilla has allergic reactions like Not Available and Blue Lotus 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 Blue Lotus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Candelilla and Blue Lotus
Season and care of Candelilla and Blue Lotus is important to know. While considering everything about Candelilla and Blue Lotus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Candelilla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Blue Lotus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Candelilla is Sand and for Blue Lotus is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Candelilla is Neutral, Alkaline and for Blue Lotus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Candelilla and Blue Lotus Physical Information
Candelilla and Blue Lotus physical information is very important for comparison. Candelilla height is 45.70 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Blue Lotus height is 80.00 cm and width 40.00 cm. The color specification of Candelilla and Blue Lotus are as follows:
Candelilla flower color: White and Light Pink
Candelilla leaf color: Gray Green
Blue Lotus flower color: Blue, Dark Blue, Yellow and Yellow green
- Blue Lotus leaf color: Dark Green and Green
Care of Candelilla and Blue Lotus
Care of Candelilla and Blue Lotus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Candelilla pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Blue Lotus 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 Lotus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.