Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Texas, Mexico
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
not available
Not Available
Habitat
Semi desert, shade of desert, Shaded sites
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
10-15
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Green, Yellow green, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Not Applicable
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Fast
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
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Dry Conditions
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
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 over Water, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when soil is dry
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
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
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions
Drought
Flowers
Not Available
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Gastric, Kidney Stone
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Slopes hedging
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Moisturizing
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Eczema
Nutrients, Stomach aliments, Treatment of ulcers, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
wax
Fruits, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Economic Purpose, Used As Food, Used in making beverages
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Edible, Tropical
Botanical Name
EUPHORBIA antisyphilitica
ANACARDIUM occidentale
Common Name
wax plant
Acajou, Cashew
In Hindi
Candelilla
काजू के पेड़
In German
candelilla
Cashew Baum
In French
candelilla
Anacardier
In Spanish
candelilla
árbol de anacardo
In Greek
candelilla
δέντρο κάσιους
In Portuguese
candelilla
cajueiro
In Polish
candelilla
drzewo nerkowca
In Latin
candelilla
cashew ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Euphorbiales
Sapindales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Anacardiaceae
Genus
Euphorbia
Anacardium
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Anacardium occidentale, Mangifera indica 'Champagne', Pachycormus discolor, Pistacia chinensis
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Candelilla and Cashew
Season and care of Candelilla and Cashew is important to know. While considering everything about Candelilla and Cashew Care, growing season is an essential factor. Candelilla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cashew season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Candelilla is Sand and for Cashew is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Candelilla is Neutral, Alkaline and for Cashew is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Candelilla and Cashew Physical Information
Candelilla and Cashew physical information is very important for comparison. Candelilla height is 45.70 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Cashew height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Candelilla and Cashew are as follows:
Candelilla flower color: White and Light Pink
Candelilla leaf color: Gray Green
Cashew flower color: Green, Yellow green and Light Green
- Cashew leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Candelilla and Cashew
Care of Candelilla and Cashew include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Candelilla pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cashew 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 Cashew needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
