Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Texas, Mexico
South America
Types
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Pamianthe cardenasii , Pamianthe parviflora , Pamianthe peruviana
Habitat
Semi desert, shade of desert, Shaded sites
All sorts of environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
8-10
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
-
Strap shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Fast
Type of Soil
Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Dry Conditions
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Rooted stem cutting
Offsets
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 Type
Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, High phosphorus
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Leaf spot, Mosaic viruses
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees, Birds, Bumblebees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, pollinators
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Slopes hedging
Beautification, Bouquets, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Moisturizing
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Decoration Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
EUPHORBIA antisyphilitica
HYMENOCALLIS longipetala
Common Name
wax plant
Peruvian Daffodil, Spiderlily
In Hindi
Candelilla
peruvian daffodil
In German
candelilla
peruvian daffodil
In French
candelilla
peruvian daffodil
In Spanish
candelilla
Pamianthe
In Greek
candelilla
peruvian daffodil
In Portuguese
candelilla
peruvian daffodil
In Polish
candelilla
peruvian daffodil
In Latin
candelilla
peruvian daffodil
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Euphorbiales
Asparagales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Amaryllidaceae
Genus
Euphorbia
Pamianthe
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
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Amaryllidoideae
Properties of Candelilla and Peruvian Daffodil
Wondering what are the properties of Candelilla and Peruvian Daffodil? We provide you with everything About Candelilla and Peruvian Daffodil. Candelilla doesn't have thorns and Peruvian Daffodil doesn't have thorns. Also Candelilla does not have fragrant flowers. Candelilla has allergic reactions like and Peruvian Daffodil 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 Peruvian Daffodil and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Candelilla and Peruvian Daffodil
Season and care of Candelilla and Peruvian Daffodil is important to know. While considering everything about Candelilla and Peruvian Daffodil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Candelilla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Peruvian Daffodil season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Candelilla is Sand and for Peruvian Daffodil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Candelilla is Neutral, Alkaline and for Peruvian Daffodil is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Candelilla and Peruvian Daffodil Physical Information
Candelilla and Peruvian Daffodil physical information is very important for comparison. Candelilla height is 45.70 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Peruvian Daffodil height is 61.00 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Candelilla and Peruvian Daffodil are as follows:
Candelilla flower color: White and Light Pink
Candelilla leaf color: Gray Green
Peruvian Daffodil flower color: White
- Peruvian Daffodil leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Candelilla and Peruvian Daffodil
Care of Candelilla and Peruvian Daffodil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Candelilla pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Peruvian Daffodil pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Requires little pruning. In summer Candelilla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Peruvian Daffodil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.