Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Texas, Mexico
Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Types
not available
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Habitat
Semi desert, shade of desert, Shaded sites
Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
9-11
Sunset Zone
23, 24
H1, H2, 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
White, Purple
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Not Applicable
Ovate elongated
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Medium
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
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Dry Conditions
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Rooted stem cutting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, occasional watering once established
Needs less 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
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
Aphids, Citrus foot rot, Leafminers, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions
Drought
Flowers
Not Available
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Not Available
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Slopes hedging
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Moisturizing
Brightens the skin complexion, Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Eczema
Antibiotic, Antidote, Pulmonary afflictions, Recovering internal injuries
Part of Plant Used
wax
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
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, Hedges, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
EUPHORBIA antisyphilitica
CITRUS medica
Common Name
wax plant
Citron
In German
candelilla
Zitrone
In French
candelilla
Citron
In Spanish
candelilla
Cidra
In Greek
candelilla
Κίτρο
In Portuguese
candelilla
cidra
In Polish
candelilla
Cytryna
In Latin
candelilla
Chron
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Euphorbiales
Sapindales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Citreae
Subfamily
Not Available
Aurantioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Candelilla and Citron
Season and care of Candelilla and Citron is important to know. While considering everything about Candelilla and Citron Care, growing season is an essential factor. Candelilla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Citron season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Candelilla is Sand and for Citron is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Candelilla is Neutral, Alkaline and for Citron is Acidic, Neutral.
Candelilla and Citron Physical Information
Candelilla and Citron physical information is very important for comparison. Candelilla height is 45.70 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Citron height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Candelilla and Citron are as follows:
Candelilla flower color: White and Light Pink
Candelilla leaf color: Gray Green
Citron flower color: White and Purple
- Citron leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Candelilla and Citron
Care of Candelilla and Citron include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Candelilla pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Citron 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 Citron needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.