Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Texas, Mexico
Mexico
Types
not available
Not Available
Habitat
Semi desert, shade of desert, Shaded sites
Dry areas, Forest margins, gardens, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
11-15
Sunset Zone
23, 24
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Pink
Light Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
White
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
White
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
White
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
White
Leaf Shape
Not Applicable
Funnel shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Dry Conditions
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Rooted stem cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, occasional watering once established
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, 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
Acidic, Neutral, 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
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions
Drought
Flowers
Not Available
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Slopes hedging
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Moisturizing
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Eczema
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
wax
Bulbs, Hair
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Hair is used in making sweaters, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
EUPHORBIA antisyphilitica
CEPHALOCEREUS senilis
Common Name
wax plant
Bunny Cactus
White Persian Cat cactus
In Hindi
Candelilla
ओल्ड मैन कैक्टस
In German
candelilla
Old Man Cactus
In French
candelilla
Old Man Cactus
In Spanish
candelilla
Viejo Cactus
In Greek
candelilla
Γέρος Cactus
In Portuguese
candelilla
Old Man Cactus
In Polish
candelilla
Stary Cactus
In Latin
candelilla
Senem Cactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Euphorbiales
Caryophyllales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Euphorbia
Cephalocereus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Pachycereeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Cactoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Candelilla and Old Man Cactus
Wondering what are the properties of Candelilla and Old Man Cactus? We provide you with everything About Candelilla and Old Man Cactus. Candelilla doesn't have thorns and Old Man Cactus doesn't have thorns. Also Candelilla does not have fragrant flowers. Candelilla has allergic reactions like Not Available and Old Man Cactus 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 Old Man Cactus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Candelilla and Old Man Cactus
Season and care of Candelilla and Old Man Cactus is important to know. While considering everything about Candelilla and Old Man Cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Candelilla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Old Man Cactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Candelilla is Sand and for Old Man Cactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Candelilla is Neutral, Alkaline and for Old Man Cactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Candelilla and Old Man Cactus Physical Information
Candelilla and Old Man Cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Candelilla height is 45.70 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Old Man Cactus height is 460.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Candelilla and Old Man Cactus are as follows:
Candelilla flower color: White and Light Pink
Candelilla leaf color: Gray Green
Old Man Cactus flower color: Pink
- Old Man Cactus leaf color: White
Care of Candelilla and Old Man Cactus
Care of Candelilla and Old Man Cactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Candelilla pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Old Man Cactus 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 Old Man Cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.