Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Flowering Plants
Origin
Texas, Mexico
Southwestern United States, California
Habitat
Semi desert, shade of desert, Shaded sites
Dry areas, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
4-9
Sunset Zone
23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Crimson
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
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Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Fast
Type of Soil
Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Dry Conditions
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Rooted stem cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, occasional watering once established
Do Not over Water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
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
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Slopes hedging
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Moisturizing
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Eczema
Burns, Snakebite, Stomach aliments
Part of Plant Used
wax
Whole plant
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
EUPHORBIA antisyphilitica
PENSTEMON eatonii
Common Name
wax plant
Firecracker Penstemon
In Hindi
Candelilla
Firecracker penstemon
In German
candelilla
Kracher penstemon
In French
candelilla
Firecracker penstemon
In Spanish
candelilla
Penstemon del petardo
In Greek
candelilla
πυροτέχνημα penstemon
In Portuguese
candelilla
Penstemon do foguete
In Polish
candelilla
petarda penstemon
In Latin
candelilla
Firecracker Persicaria
Order
Euphorbiales
Lamiales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Genus
Euphorbia
Penstemon
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Candelilla and Firecracker Penstemon
Wondering what are the properties of Candelilla and Firecracker Penstemon? We provide you with everything About Candelilla and Firecracker Penstemon. Candelilla doesn't have thorns and Firecracker Penstemon doesn't have thorns. Also Candelilla does not have fragrant flowers. Candelilla has allergic reactions like and Firecracker Penstemon 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 Firecracker Penstemon and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Candelilla and Firecracker Penstemon
Season and care of Candelilla and Firecracker Penstemon is important to know. While considering everything about Candelilla and Firecracker Penstemon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Candelilla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Firecracker Penstemon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Candelilla is Sand and for Firecracker Penstemon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Candelilla is Neutral, Alkaline and for Firecracker Penstemon is Neutral, Alkaline.
Candelilla and Firecracker Penstemon Physical Information
Candelilla and Firecracker Penstemon physical information is very important for comparison. Candelilla height is 45.70 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Firecracker Penstemon height is 61.00 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Candelilla and Firecracker Penstemon are as follows:
Candelilla flower color: White and Light Pink
Candelilla leaf color: Gray Green
Firecracker Penstemon flower color: Crimson
- Firecracker Penstemon leaf color: Green
Care of Candelilla and Firecracker Penstemon
Care of Candelilla and Firecracker Penstemon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Candelilla pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Firecracker Penstemon pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Candelilla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Firecracker Penstemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.