Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Texas, Mexico
Europe
Habitat
Semi desert, shade of desert, Shaded sites
dry rocky watercourses
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
3-9
Sunset Zone
23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Blue Violet, Lavender, Purple, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Pink
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
-
Lanceolate to elliptical
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, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Dry Conditions
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Rooted stem cutting
Rhizome division
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, occasional watering once established
Average Water Needs
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
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Billbugs, Borers, Fungal leaf spots
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
-
Gastric disturbances, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Slopes hedging
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Moisturizing
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Eczema
Juice of fresh root used for treatment of dropsy
Part of Plant Used
wax
Root
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Making Perfumes, Used as a flavouring in food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
EUPHORBIA antisyphilitica
Iris germanica
Common Name
wax plant
German Iris
In Hindi
Candelilla
German Iris
In German
candelilla
German Iris
In French
candelilla
German Iris
In Spanish
candelilla
German Iris
In Greek
candelilla
German Iris
In Portuguese
candelilla
German Iris
In Polish
candelilla
German Iris
In Latin
candelilla
German Iris
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Euphorbiales
Asparagales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Properties of Candelilla and German Iris
Wondering what are the properties of Candelilla and German Iris? We provide you with everything About Candelilla and German Iris. Candelilla doesn't have thorns and German Iris doesn't have thorns. Also Candelilla does not have fragrant flowers. Candelilla has allergic reactions like and German 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 German Iris and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Candelilla and German Iris
Season and care of Candelilla and German Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Candelilla and German Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Candelilla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and German Iris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Candelilla is Sand and for German Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Candelilla is Neutral, Alkaline and for German Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Candelilla and German Iris Physical Information
Candelilla and German Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Candelilla height is 45.70 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas German Iris height is 71.10 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Candelilla and German Iris are as follows:
Candelilla flower color: White and Light Pink
Candelilla leaf color: Gray Green
German Iris flower color: Blue Violet, Lavender, Purple and White
- German Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Care of Candelilla and German Iris
Care of Candelilla and German Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Candelilla pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and German 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 German Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.