Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Origin
Texas, Mexico
Central America, Europe, North America
Types
not available
Not Available
Habitat
Semi desert, shade of desert, Shaded sites
Hedge, Scrubs, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
4-8
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
Not Available
Sunset Zone
23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Brown, Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Not Applicable
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Medium
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Fall, Summer
Tolerances
Dry Conditions
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Rooted stem cutting
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, occasional watering once established
Medium
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 shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Aphids, Curculio occidentis, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Leafminer, Mites, Red blotch, sawflies, Scale, Stink bugs
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions
Drought
Flowers
Not Available
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Digestive Problems, Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Slopes hedging
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Moisturizing
Beautiful Skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Eczema
Anthelmintic, Antibacterial, Astringent, Hypnotic, Laxative, Refrigerant
Part of Plant Used
wax
Fruits
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Edible syrup, Jam, Jelly, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Not Available
Botanical Name
EUPHORBIA antisyphilitica
Malus sylvestris
Common Name
wax plant
European crab apple
In Hindi
Candelilla
european crab apple
In German
candelilla
Der Holzapfel, Europäischer Wildapfel
In French
candelilla
Le Boquettier, le Pommier sauvage ou Pommier des bois
In Spanish
candelilla
Malus sylvestris, el Manzano silvestre, manzano silvestre europeo
In Greek
candelilla
Ευρωπαϊκή μήλο καβουριών
In Portuguese
candelilla
Malus sylvestris
In Polish
candelilla
Jabłoń dzika
In Latin
candelilla
european crab apple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Euphorbiales
Rosales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Candelilla and European Crab Apple
Wondering what are the properties of Candelilla and European Crab Apple? We provide you with everything About Candelilla and European Crab Apple. Candelilla doesn't have thorns and European Crab Apple doesn't have thorns. Also Candelilla does not have fragrant flowers. Candelilla has allergic reactions like Not Available and European Crab Apple 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 European Crab Apple and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Candelilla and European Crab Apple
Season and care of Candelilla and European Crab Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Candelilla and European Crab Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Candelilla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and European Crab Apple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Candelilla is Sand and for European Crab Apple is Loamy while the PH of soil for Candelilla is Neutral, Alkaline and for European Crab Apple is Neutral.
Candelilla and European Crab Apple Physical Information
Candelilla and European Crab Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Candelilla height is 45.70 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas European Crab Apple height is 25.00 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Candelilla and European Crab Apple are as follows:
Candelilla flower color: White and Light Pink
Candelilla leaf color: Gray Green
European Crab Apple flower color: White
- European Crab Apple leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Candelilla and European Crab Apple
Care of Candelilla and European Crab Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Candelilla pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and European Crab Apple pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Candelilla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer European Crab Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.