Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Texas, Mexico
South Africa
Types
not available
Not Available
Habitat
Semi desert, shade of desert, Shaded sites
Temperate Regions, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
9-11
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Yellow, Red, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Dark 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
Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Slow
Type of Soil
Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Dry Conditions
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, 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
Water more in summer
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial shade, Full 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
fertilize in growing season
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
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Not Available
Insects
Allergy
Not Available
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Slopes hedging
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Moisturizing
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
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
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
EUPHORBIA antisyphilitica
CLIVIA miniata
Common Name
wax plant
Clivia
In Hindi
Candelilla
Clivia
In German
candelilla
Clivia
In French
candelilla
Clivia
In Spanish
candelilla
Clivia
In Greek
candelilla
κλίβια
In Portuguese
candelilla
Clivia
In Polish
candelilla
Clivia
In Latin
candelilla
Clivia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Euphorbiales
Asparagales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Amaryllidoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Candelilla and Clivia
Wondering what are the properties of Candelilla and Clivia? We provide you with everything About Candelilla and Clivia. Candelilla doesn't have thorns and Clivia doesn't have thorns. Also Candelilla does not have fragrant flowers. Candelilla has allergic reactions like Not Available and Clivia 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 Clivia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Candelilla and Clivia
Season and care of Candelilla and Clivia is important to know. While considering everything about Candelilla and Clivia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Candelilla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Clivia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Candelilla is Sand and for Clivia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Candelilla is Neutral, Alkaline and for Clivia is Acidic, Neutral.
Candelilla and Clivia Physical Information
Candelilla and Clivia physical information is very important for comparison. Candelilla height is 45.70 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Clivia height is 30.50 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Candelilla and Clivia are as follows:
Candelilla flower color: White and Light Pink
Candelilla leaf color: Gray Green
Clivia flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange
- Clivia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Candelilla and Clivia
Care of Candelilla and Clivia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Candelilla pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Clivia 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 Clivia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.