Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Texas, Mexico
Mediterranean, Southeastern Asia, Western Asia
Types
-
Celeste, Malta, Sugar
Habitat
Semi desert, shade of desert, Shaded sites
Dry areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
6-10
Sunset Zone
23, 24
H1, H2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Pink
Green, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze, Brown
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
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Fast
Type of Soil
Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Spring, Early Summer
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
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
Soil Type
Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
-
Poisonous when unripe
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Slopes hedging
-
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Moisturizing
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Eczema
Cancer, Demulcent, Digestive, Emollient, Galactogogue
Part of Plant Used
wax
Fruits
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Garland
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
EUPHORBIA antisyphilitica
FICUS carica 'Celeste'
Common Name
wax plant
Celeste Fig, Fig
In Hindi
Candelilla
अंजीर
In German
candelilla
Echte Feige
In French
candelilla
Ficus carica
In Spanish
candelilla
Ficus carica
In Greek
candelilla
Celeste Fig
In Portuguese
candelilla
Figueira-comum
In Polish
candelilla
Figowiec pospolity
In Latin
candelilla
Ficus carica
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Euphorbiales
Urticales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Moraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Candelilla and Celeste Fig
Wondering what are the properties of Candelilla and Celeste Fig? We provide you with everything About Candelilla and Celeste Fig. Candelilla doesn't have thorns and Celeste Fig doesn't have thorns. Also Candelilla does not have fragrant flowers. Candelilla has allergic reactions like and Celeste Fig has allergic reactions like . 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 Celeste Fig and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Candelilla and Celeste Fig
Season and care of Candelilla and Celeste Fig is important to know. While considering everything about Candelilla and Celeste Fig Care, growing season is an essential factor. Candelilla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Celeste Fig season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Candelilla is Sand and for Celeste Fig is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Candelilla is Neutral, Alkaline and for Celeste Fig is Acidic, Neutral.
Candelilla and Celeste Fig Physical Information
Candelilla and Celeste Fig physical information is very important for comparison. Candelilla height is 45.70 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Celeste Fig height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Candelilla and Celeste Fig are as follows:
Candelilla flower color: White and Light Pink
Candelilla leaf color: Gray Green
Celeste Fig flower color: Green
- Celeste Fig leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Candelilla and Celeste Fig
Care of Candelilla and Celeste Fig include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Candelilla pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Celeste Fig 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 Celeste Fig needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.