Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Texas, Mexico
Central America, South America, Brazil
Types
not available
cleistocactus strausii, cleistocactus winteri, cleistocactus samaipatanus
Habitat
Semi desert, shade of desert, Shaded sites
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
12-15
Sunset Zone
23, 24
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Red, Orange, Salmon
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Pink
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Not Applicable
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Not Available
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
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Dry Conditions
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Rooted stem cutting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, occasional watering once established
Reduce watering in winter
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
No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize the soil before planting, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Bacterial Stem Rot, fungus, Mealybugs, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions
Drought
Flowers
Not Available
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Butterflies, Not Available
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Slopes hedging
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Moisturizing
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Eczema
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
wax
Whole plant
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Florist trade and landscaping, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
EUPHORBIA antisyphilitica
CLEISTOCACTUS
Common Name
wax plant
Cleistocactus
In Hindi
Candelilla
Cleistocactus
In German
candelilla
Cleistocactus
In French
candelilla
Cleistocactus
In Spanish
candelilla
Cleistocactus
In Greek
candelilla
Cleistocactus
In Portuguese
candelilla
Cleistocactus
In Polish
candelilla
Kleistokaktus
In Latin
candelilla
Cleistocactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Euphorbiales
Caryophyllales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Euphorbia
Cleistocactus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Trichocereeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Cactoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Candelilla and Cleistocactus
Wondering what are the properties of Candelilla and Cleistocactus? We provide you with everything About Candelilla and Cleistocactus. Candelilla doesn't have thorns and Cleistocactus doesn't have thorns. Also Candelilla does not have fragrant flowers. Candelilla has allergic reactions like Not Available and Cleistocactus 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 Cleistocactus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Candelilla and Cleistocactus
Season and care of Candelilla and Cleistocactus is important to know. While considering everything about Candelilla and Cleistocactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Candelilla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cleistocactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Candelilla is Sand and for Cleistocactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Candelilla is Neutral, Alkaline and for Cleistocactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Candelilla and Cleistocactus Physical Information
Candelilla and Cleistocactus physical information is very important for comparison. Candelilla height is 45.70 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Cleistocactus height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Candelilla and Cleistocactus are as follows:
Candelilla flower color: White and Light Pink
Candelilla leaf color: Gray Green
Cleistocactus flower color: Red, Orange and Salmon
- Cleistocactus leaf color: Not Available
Care of Candelilla and Cleistocactus
Care of Candelilla and Cleistocactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Candelilla pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cleistocactus pruning is done No pruning needed, 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 Cleistocactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.