Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Texas, Mexico
North America, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
not available
Echinocactus parryi, Echinocactus texensis
Habitat
Semi desert, shade of desert, Shaded sites
Desert, Gravels, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
9-15
Sunset Zone
23, 24
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Yellow, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Slow
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
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Dry Conditions
Drought, Heat Tolerance, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Rooted stem cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, occasional watering once established
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
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, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in summer, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Mealybugs, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions
Drought, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Shade areas
Flowers
Not Available
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Butterflies, Not Available
Insects, Mealybugs, Spider Mites
Allergy
Not Available
Skin cuts
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Slopes hedging
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Moisturizing
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Eczema
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
wax
Whole plant
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, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
EUPHORBIA antisyphilitica
ECHINOCACTUS
Common Name
wax plant
Golden barrel cactus, Golden ball
In Hindi
Candelilla
echinocactus
In German
candelilla
echinocactus
In French
candelilla
echinocactus
In Spanish
candelilla
echinocactus
In Greek
candelilla
Echinocactus
In Portuguese
candelilla
Echinocactus
In Polish
candelilla
Echinocactus
In Latin
candelilla
Echinocactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Euphorbiales
Caryophyllales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Euphorbia
Echinocactus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Cacteae
Subfamily
Not Available
Cactoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Candelilla and Echinocactus
Season and care of Candelilla and Echinocactus is important to know. While considering everything about Candelilla and Echinocactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Candelilla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Echinocactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Candelilla is Sand and for Echinocactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Candelilla is Neutral, Alkaline and for Echinocactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Candelilla and Echinocactus Physical Information
Candelilla and Echinocactus physical information is very important for comparison. Candelilla height is 45.70 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Echinocactus height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Candelilla and Echinocactus are as follows:
Candelilla flower color: White and Light Pink
Candelilla leaf color: Gray Green
Echinocactus flower color: Yellow and Magenta
- Echinocactus leaf color: Not Available
Care of Candelilla and Echinocactus
Care of Candelilla and Echinocactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Candelilla pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Echinocactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Candelilla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Echinocactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.