Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Cactus, Flowering Plants
Origin
Texas, Mexico
South America, Argentina, Brazil
Types
not available
Not available
Habitat
Semi desert, shade of desert, Shaded sites
Dry Forest, limestone outcrops, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
10-14
Sunset Zone
23, 24
H2, 13, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
White, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Pink
Orange, Pink, White, Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Not Applicable
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Fast
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
Tolerances
Dry Conditions
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Rooted stem cutting
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, occasional watering once established
Average Water Needs, Distilled Water, Needs good drainage
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
Bacterial Stem Rot, Mealy bugs, Red spider mite, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions
Drought
Flowers
Not Available
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Butterflies, Not Available
Birds, Spider Mites
Allergy
Not Available
Avoid during Pregnancy, hallucinations
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Slopes hedging
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Moisturizing
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Eczema
Antidiabetic, Rheumatism, Soothing and relieving pain
Part of Plant Used
wax
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Traditional medicine, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Container, Edible, Hedges, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
EUPHORBIA antisyphilitica
Selenicereus grandiflorus
Common Name
wax plant
Queen of the night, large-flowered cactus, sweet-scented cactus, vanilla cactus
In Hindi
Candelilla
रात की रानी
In German
candelilla
Königin der Nacht
In French
candelilla
Reine de la nuit
In Spanish
candelilla
Reina de la noche
In Greek
candelilla
Βασίλισσα της νύχτας
In Portuguese
candelilla
Rainha da noite
In Polish
candelilla
Królowa nocy
In Latin
candelilla
Domina noctis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Euphorbiales
Caryophyllales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Euphorbia
Selenicereus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Hylocereeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Cactoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Candelilla and Queen of the Night
Season and care of Candelilla and Queen of the Night is important to know. While considering everything about Candelilla and Queen of the Night Care, growing season is an essential factor. Candelilla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Queen of the Night season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Candelilla is Sand and for Queen of the Night is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Candelilla is Neutral, Alkaline and for Queen of the Night is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Candelilla and Queen of the Night Physical Information
Candelilla and Queen of the Night physical information is very important for comparison. Candelilla height is 45.70 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Queen of the Night height is 300.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Candelilla and Queen of the Night are as follows:
Candelilla flower color: White and Light Pink
Candelilla leaf color: Gray Green
Queen of the Night flower color: White and Light Green
- Queen of the Night leaf color: Not Available
Care of Candelilla and Queen of the Night
Care of Candelilla and Queen of the Night include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Candelilla pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Queen of the Night 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 Queen of the Night needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.