Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Texas, Mexico
Eastern Africa, Southern Africa
Types
not available
Epigeal, Hypogeal
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Semi desert, shade of desert, Shaded sites
Coastal sand dunes, Wild
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
10-15
Sunset Zone
23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Yellow, Red, Green, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Not Applicable
Reniform
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Medium
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Dry Conditions
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Rooted stem cutting
reseeds, root cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, occasional watering once established
Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
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
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Kidney Disease
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Slopes hedging
Formal Garden, Hanging Basket
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Moisturizing
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Eczema
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
wax
Beans
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Basketary, Edible seed
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
EUPHORBIA antisyphilitica
COTYLEDON
Common Name
wax plant
Pig's ear, Dog's ear
In Hindi
Candelilla
बीजपत्र
In German
candelilla
Cotyledon
In French
candelilla
Cotyledon
In Spanish
candelilla
Cotyledon
In Greek
candelilla
κοτυληδών kotylēdōn
In Portuguese
candelilla
Cotyledon
In Polish
candelilla
Liścień
In Latin
candelilla
Cotyledon
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Euphorbiales
Rosales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Crassulaceae
Genus
Euphorbia
Cotyledon L.
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Candelilla and Cotyledon
Wondering what are the properties of Candelilla and Cotyledon? We provide you with everything About Candelilla and Cotyledon. Candelilla doesn't have thorns and Cotyledon doesn't have thorns. Also Candelilla does not have fragrant flowers. Candelilla has allergic reactions like Not Available and Cotyledon 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 Cotyledon and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Candelilla and Cotyledon
Season and care of Candelilla and Cotyledon is important to know. While considering everything about Candelilla and Cotyledon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Candelilla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cotyledon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Candelilla is Sand and for Cotyledon is Sand while the PH of soil for Candelilla is Neutral, Alkaline and for Cotyledon is Neutral.
Candelilla and Cotyledon Physical Information
Candelilla and Cotyledon physical information is very important for comparison. Candelilla height is 45.70 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Cotyledon height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Candelilla and Cotyledon are as follows:
Candelilla flower color: White and Light Pink
Candelilla leaf color: Gray Green
Cotyledon flower color: Yellow, Red, Green and Orange
- Cotyledon leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Candelilla and Cotyledon
Care of Candelilla and Cotyledon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Candelilla pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cotyledon 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 Cotyledon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.