Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Cactus or Succulent, Herbs
Origin
Texas, Mexico
Southern Africa
Types
not available
Not Available
Habitat
Semi desert, shade of desert, Shaded sites
Open Plains, Semi arid regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
10-15
Sunset Zone
23, 24
H1, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Orange, Gold, Salmon
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Pink
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Blue Green, Pink, Rose
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Blue Green, Rose, Orange Red
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
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Dry Conditions
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Rooted stem cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, occasional watering once established
Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
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
Cut Bulbs
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
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Not Available
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Slopes hedging
Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Moisturizing
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Eczema
Asthma, constipation, Diabetes, Fever, Frostbite, Inflammation, Itching, Osteoarthritis, Psoriasis, Sunburn
Part of Plant Used
wax
Leaves
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Cosmetics, Employed in herbal medicine, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
EUPHORBIA antisyphilitica
ALOE ferox
Common Name
wax plant
Bitter Aloe, Red Aloe, Tap Aloe
In Hindi
Candelilla
केप मुसब्बर
In German
candelilla
Cape Aloe
In French
candelilla
Cap Aloe
In Spanish
candelilla
Cabo Aloe
In Greek
candelilla
Κέιπ Αλόη
In Portuguese
candelilla
Cape Aloe
In Polish
candelilla
Cape Aloe
In Latin
candelilla
Cape Aloe
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Euphorbiales
Asparagales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Aloaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Asphodeloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Candelilla and Cape Aloe
Season and care of Candelilla and Cape Aloe is important to know. While considering everything about Candelilla and Cape Aloe Care, growing season is an essential factor. Candelilla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cape Aloe season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Candelilla is Sand and for Cape Aloe is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Candelilla is Neutral, Alkaline and for Cape Aloe is Neutral.
Candelilla and Cape Aloe Physical Information
Candelilla and Cape Aloe physical information is very important for comparison. Candelilla height is 45.70 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Cape Aloe height is 150.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Candelilla and Cape Aloe are as follows:
Candelilla flower color: White and Light Pink
Candelilla leaf color: Gray Green
Cape Aloe flower color: Orange, Gold and Salmon
- Cape Aloe leaf color: Blue Green
Care of Candelilla and Cape Aloe
Care of Candelilla and Cape Aloe include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Candelilla pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cape Aloe pruning is done Cut Bulbs. In summer Candelilla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cape Aloe needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.