Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Flowering Plants, Grass, Shrubs
Origin
Texas, Mexico
Central America, North America
Types
not available
Not Available
Habitat
Semi desert, shade of desert, Shaded sites
Temperate Regions, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
7-10
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
Not Available
Sunset Zone
23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Pink, Red, White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Pink
Black, Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Not Applicable
Egg-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall, Late Summer, Mid Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Fast
Type of Soil
Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Early Fall, Late Summer, Mid Summer
Tolerances
Dry Conditions
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Rooted stem cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, occasional watering once established
Do not water excessively
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut back old stems to the ground
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Aphids, Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions
Drought
Flowers
Not Available
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Not Available
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Slopes hedging
Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Moisturizing
Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Eczema
anti-inflammatory, Aphrodisiac, Diuretic, Purgative, Vulnerary
Part of Plant Used
wax
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Edible dye
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation, Wildflower
Botanical Name
EUPHORBIA antisyphilitica
Mirabilis jalapa
Common Name
wax plant
marvel of peru, four o'clock flower
In Hindi
Candelilla
Mirabilis jalapa
In German
candelilla
Wunderblume
In French
candelilla
Belle-de-nuit
In Spanish
candelilla
Dondiego de noche
In Greek
candelilla
mirabilis Jalapa
In Portuguese
candelilla
Maravilha
In Polish
candelilla
mirabilis Jalapa
In Latin
candelilla
mirabilis Ja-
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Euphorbiales
Caryophyllales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Nyctaginaceae
Genus
Euphorbia
Mirabilis
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Candelilla and Mirabilis Jalapa
Wondering what are the properties of Candelilla and Mirabilis Jalapa? We provide you with everything About Candelilla and Mirabilis Jalapa. Candelilla doesn't have thorns and Mirabilis Jalapa doesn't have thorns. Also Candelilla does not have fragrant flowers. Candelilla has allergic reactions like Not Available and Mirabilis Jalapa 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 Mirabilis Jalapa and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Candelilla and Mirabilis Jalapa
Season and care of Candelilla and Mirabilis Jalapa is important to know. While considering everything about Candelilla and Mirabilis Jalapa Care, growing season is an essential factor. Candelilla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Mirabilis Jalapa season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Candelilla is Sand and for Mirabilis Jalapa is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Candelilla is Neutral, Alkaline and for Mirabilis Jalapa is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Candelilla and Mirabilis Jalapa Physical Information
Candelilla and Mirabilis Jalapa physical information is very important for comparison. Candelilla height is 45.70 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Mirabilis Jalapa height is 60.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Candelilla and Mirabilis Jalapa are as follows:
Candelilla flower color: White and Light Pink
Candelilla leaf color: Gray Green
Mirabilis Jalapa flower color: Pink, Red, White and Yellow
- Mirabilis Jalapa leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Care of Candelilla and Mirabilis Jalapa
Care of Candelilla and Mirabilis Jalapa include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Candelilla pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Mirabilis Jalapa pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground. In summer Candelilla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mirabilis Jalapa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.