Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Texas, Mexico
Central Asia, Southern Asia, Western Ghats, India
Types
not available
congesta, paucinervia
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Semi desert, shade of desert, Shaded sites
Fertile bottom land, moist forests, Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
Not Available
Sunset Zone
23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Pale White, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Pink
Purple, Black
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Not Applicable
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Medium
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Dry Conditions
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Rooted stem cutting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, occasional watering once established
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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 Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Compost, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Aphids, Earwigs, Insects, Mildew, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions
Dry soil, Heat And Humidity
Flowers
Not Available
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Not Available
Birds, Butterflies, Fruit Bats
Allergy
Not Available
Eczema, Mouth itching, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Slopes hedging
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Moisturizing
good for lips, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Eczema
Anemia, Diuretic, Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
wax
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Added to salads, Cosmetics, Culinary use, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges
Botanical Name
EUPHORBIA antisyphilitica
Carissa carandas
Common Name
wax plant
Black Currant
In Hindi
Candelilla
करोंदा, कालि मैना
In German
candelilla
Carandas
In French
candelilla
karondas
In Spanish
candelilla
karondas
In Greek
candelilla
karondas
In Portuguese
candelilla
karondas
In Polish
candelilla
karondas
In Latin
candelilla
karondas
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Euphorbiales
Gentianales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Apocynaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Candelilla and Karonda
Season and care of Candelilla and Karonda is important to know. While considering everything about Candelilla and Karonda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Candelilla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Karonda season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Candelilla is Sand and for Karonda is Loam while the PH of soil for Candelilla is Neutral, Alkaline and for Karonda is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Candelilla and Karonda Physical Information
Candelilla and Karonda physical information is very important for comparison. Candelilla height is 45.70 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Karonda height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Candelilla and Karonda are as follows:
Candelilla flower color: White and Light Pink
Candelilla leaf color: Gray Green
Karonda flower color: Pale White and White
- Karonda leaf color: Green
Care of Candelilla and Karonda
Care of Candelilla and Karonda include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Candelilla pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Karonda pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead leaves. In summer Candelilla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Karonda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
