Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Texas, Mexico
Southern Europe
Types
not available
Arundo, Carrizo
Habitat
Semi desert, shade of desert, Shaded sites
Saline Soils, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
6-10
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
23, 24
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Pink
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Not Applicable
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Dry Conditions
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Rooted stem cutting
From Rhizomes, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, occasional watering once established
Requires a lot of watering
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after harvesting, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions
Drought
Flowers
Not Available
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Not Available
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
allergic conjunctivitis, flushing of face, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Slopes hedging
Beautification, Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Moisturizing
Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Agroforestry, Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Eczema
Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Emmoiliant
Part of Plant Used
wax
Bark, Sap
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Basketary, Showy Purposes, Used in making musical instruments, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Container, Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
EUPHORBIA antisyphilitica
ARUNDO donax
Common Name
wax plant
Giant Reed
In German
candelilla
Pfahlrohr
In French
candelilla
Arundo donax
In Spanish
candelilla
Arundo donax
In Greek
candelilla
Arundo donax
In Portuguese
candelilla
Cana-do-reino
In Polish
candelilla
Lasecznica trzcinowata
In Latin
candelilla
Arundo donax
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Euphorbiales
Cyperales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Commelinids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Candelilla and Giant Reed
Season and care of Candelilla and Giant Reed is important to know. While considering everything about Candelilla and Giant Reed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Candelilla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Giant Reed season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Candelilla is Sand and for Giant Reed is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Candelilla is Neutral, Alkaline and for Giant Reed is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Candelilla and Giant Reed Physical Information
Candelilla and Giant Reed physical information is very important for comparison. Candelilla height is 45.70 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Giant Reed height is 18.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Candelilla and Giant Reed are as follows:
Candelilla flower color: White and Light Pink
Candelilla leaf color: Gray Green
Giant Reed flower color: Not Available
- Giant Reed leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Candelilla and Giant Reed
Care of Candelilla and Giant Reed include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Candelilla pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Giant Reed pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after harvesting, 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 Giant Reed needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.