Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Texas, Mexico
Mediterranean, Turkey
Types
not available
Not Available
Habitat
Semi desert, shade of desert, Shaded sites
meadows, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
3-9
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
White, Blue, Pink, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Pink
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Not Applicable
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Medium
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Dry Conditions
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Rooted stem cutting
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, occasional watering once established
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-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 Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions
Drought
Flowers
Not Available
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Not Available
Bees, Flying insects
Allergy
Not Available
Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Slopes hedging
Beautification, Bouquets, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Moisturizing
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Eczema
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
wax
Flowers
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Alpine, Container, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
EUPHORBIA antisyphilitica
CHIONODOXA
Common Name
wax plant
Chionodoxa, Glory-of-the-Snow
In Hindi
Candelilla
Chionodoxa
In German
candelilla
Chionodoxa
In French
candelilla
Chionodoxa
In Spanish
candelilla
Chionodoxa
In Greek
candelilla
Chionodoxa
In Portuguese
candelilla
Chionodoxa
In Polish
candelilla
Chionodoxa
In Latin
candelilla
Chionodoxa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Platyhelminthes
Class
Magnoliopsida
Cestoda
Order
Euphorbiales
Liliales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Euphorbia
Chionodoxa
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Candelilla and Chionodoxa
Wondering what are the properties of Candelilla and Chionodoxa? We provide you with everything About Candelilla and Chionodoxa. Candelilla doesn't have thorns and Chionodoxa doesn't have thorns. Also Candelilla does not have fragrant flowers. Candelilla has allergic reactions like Not Available and Chionodoxa 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 Chionodoxa and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Candelilla and Chionodoxa
Season and care of Candelilla and Chionodoxa is important to know. While considering everything about Candelilla and Chionodoxa Care, growing season is an essential factor. Candelilla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Chionodoxa season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Candelilla is Sand and for Chionodoxa is Loam while the PH of soil for Candelilla is Neutral, Alkaline and for Chionodoxa is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Candelilla and Chionodoxa Physical Information
Candelilla and Chionodoxa physical information is very important for comparison. Candelilla height is 45.70 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Chionodoxa height is 10.20 cm and width 5.10 cm. The color specification of Candelilla and Chionodoxa are as follows:
Candelilla flower color: White and Light Pink
Candelilla leaf color: Gray Green
Chionodoxa flower color: White, Blue, Pink and Violet
- Chionodoxa leaf color: Green
Care of Candelilla and Chionodoxa
Care of Candelilla and Chionodoxa include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Candelilla pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Chionodoxa 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 Chionodoxa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.