Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Texas, Mexico
World, Pandemic, North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Habitat
Semi desert, shade of desert, Shaded sites
Bluffs, Sandy stream banks, Wooded slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
4-10
Sunset Zone
23, 24
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
White, Purple, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Dry Conditions
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Rooted stem cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, occasional watering once established
Medium, Requires watering in the growing season
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
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees, Insects
Allergy
-
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Slopes hedging
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Moisturizing
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Eczema
Liver problems, Skin Disorders, Treatment of ulcers
Part of Plant Used
wax
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Employed in herbal medicine, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
EUPHORBIA antisyphilitica
IRIS cristata
Common Name
wax plant
Crested Iris
In Hindi
Candelilla
कलगी आइरिस
In German
candelilla
Crested Iris
In French
candelilla
Crested Iris
In Spanish
candelilla
Crested Iris
In Greek
candelilla
Crested Iris
In Portuguese
candelilla
Crested Iris
In Polish
candelilla
Czubaty Iris
In Latin
candelilla
iubatum Iris
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Euphorbiales
Asparagales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Properties of Candelilla and Crested Iris
Wondering what are the properties of Candelilla and Crested Iris? We provide you with everything About Candelilla and Crested Iris. Candelilla doesn't have thorns and Crested Iris doesn't have thorns. Also Candelilla does not have fragrant flowers. Candelilla has allergic reactions like and Crested Iris has allergic reactions like . 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 Crested Iris and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Candelilla and Crested Iris
Season and care of Candelilla and Crested Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Candelilla and Crested Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Candelilla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Crested Iris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Candelilla is Sand and for Crested Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Candelilla is Neutral, Alkaline and for Crested Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Candelilla and Crested Iris Physical Information
Candelilla and Crested Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Candelilla height is 45.70 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Crested Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Candelilla and Crested Iris are as follows:
Candelilla flower color: White and Light Pink
Candelilla leaf color: Gray Green
Crested Iris flower color: White, Purple, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Crested Iris leaf color: Green
Care of Candelilla and Crested Iris
Care of Candelilla and Crested Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Candelilla pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Crested Iris 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 Crested Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.